Nvidia GTX 280

[rowdie7]

I'm building a new computer with a single GTX 280 in it, a core duo processors, 4gb ram, and a high-end motherboard. Not sure of the exact specs yet because i don't plan to build it for awhile, but I need a new power supply now and I want it to be able to support a system like this. I was thinking the EA650, but I'm not sure if it has the 8 pin connector required (is that just 2 four pins?).

 

[RallyMaster]

Why spend $650 for a GTX280 when two HD4850s in CrossFire can pretty much do the same?

 

[rowdie7]

I'm just wondering what power supply is suggested for a Nvidia GTX 280.

 

[HOOfan 1]

Well there are no 4 pin PCI-E connectors. The EA650 only has a single 6+2 pin connector and the GTX 280 requires an 8 pin (or 6+2 pin) AND a 6 pin. It is pretty pathetic for a 650W PSU to only have a single PCI-E connector.

The Corsair VX550 has the correct connectors and should be enough..or the TX650...not to mention both of those PSUs have nicely sleeved cables.

 

[Zap]

rowdie7, welcome to Anandtech Forums.

The BFG LS-550 and LS-680 have the required connectors. IIRC (got on in the garage, can check) the PC Power & Cooling Silencer 610 has the required connectors. The corsairs that HOOfan 1 mentions are good choices, as is the TX750 model.