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Name: echelon4
Date: May 11, 2004 at 03:09:10 Pacific
OS: Win Xp
CPU/Ram: 512ddr/athlon3000+
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HI. I found out about the new nvidia card and aslo notice that there was some extra cash in my pockets. The thing is, i read that you had to have a minimum 480 watt power supply to run this card. Does anyone know how to find out how many watts your power supply is?? THanks in advance.



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Name: totty (by allan_totty)
Date: May 11, 2004 at 04:23:02 Pacific
Reply:

Just open the case and read the lable.


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Response Number 2
Name: jam
Date: May 11, 2004 at 05:24:36 Pacific
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You must be talking about the nVidia GeForce 6800 Ultra. I don't understand why you're so concerned about the PSU...if you have enough money to buy a 6800 (about $500), a 480 watt PSU certainly shouldn't put a dent in your wallet...LOL!

Anyhow, here's what Tom's Hardware says about the PSU dilemna:

"To those of you ready to camp out in front of your store to get your hands on one of these cards - be warned! The first barrier on your way to graphics ecstasy is the power requirement calling for a PSU with at least 480Watts. In effect, its not so much the power rating that may prove problematic - it may turn out harder to find a power supply with enough ATX power cables for use with the graphics card!"

http://www20.tomshardware.com/graphic/20040414/index.html


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Response Number 3
Name: Goldenknob
Date: May 11, 2004 at 07:19:22 Pacific
Reply:

lol.. yea the card wants two plugs.. you can find one though... just search around.


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