8800GTX: WORTH IT IN VISTA? POWER REQUIREMENTS

[dave8624]

Is it worth installing a second 8800 GTX in SLI mode for vista? I have really found a definitive answer for this. Also how much power would I need. I have a Q6700, 2 HDD, 2x DVD/RW, 2x2GB Ram on an OCZ GamerXtreme 600 watt PSU. If this isn't enough power show I just get a new PSU or install a dedicated VGA PSU like the Thermaltake Purepower 250w PSU in my 5.25" bay? I mostly play FPS games like Bioshock, Stalker, FarCry.

 

[happy medium]

I would just wait for the new Nvidia card in Nov. Unless you have a 30 inch monitor and need all the eye candy now. 1 8800gtx should play any game fine weather it be Xp or Vista.

 

[cmdrdredd]

Not only that, but you'll be spending ALOT of cash on a card that even SLI'd may have lower performance than 1 of the new cards that are rumored/supposed/slated to be released in november sometime.

 

[dave8624]

Thanks. I'll wait for the G92 to come out in Novemeber and if its within my 90 day period hopefully I can step up.

 

[Redox]

Even on a 30" monitor at 2560x1600 I am finding that the 8800 GTX (ultra in my case) holds up very well, including Bioshock and the recent Medal of Honor Airborne demo.

 

[Toadster]

as for power, my PC (see below) runs at about 230-240W in everyday computing, up over 400W when 3d gaming