Power consumption of a 9800 non-pro?

[Lonyo]

I have a GF4 Ti4400, and I'm getting a 9800 np, but I only have a 300w PSU, made by HEC (IIRC), so I was wondering how much more power the 9800 needs, because I'm worried my PSU might not be able to handle it.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

You'll be fine. Hardly any typical PC users ever tap the well of a 300W PSU.

- M4H

 

[jiffylube1024]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
You'll be fine. Hardly any typical PC users ever tap the well of a 300W PSU.

- M4H

Unless you're heavily overclocking your CPU. I've found (along with ThugsRook, Duvie, etc) that if you have a P4 over 3 GHz, you will want at least 430W to get the highest overclock. In my opinion, quality 350W PSU's (ie the Enermax) do quite sufficiently also.

Athlons can be a bit more forgiving since they get their CPU current from the +5V rail, which typically is given more current than the +12V one (which the P4 uses).

 

[BoomAM]

I`m 90% sure that a 9700pro uses 54W. So say about 60W for the 9800s.
You should be ok if your PSU is a quality one. But if i was you, i`d save up for a new PSU. 350W+.

 

[cockeyed]

I replaced a GF Ti4200 with an ATI 9800np and have no problem with my Enermax 300w PS.

 

[modedepe]

Should be fine. If I recall correctly, HEC psu's are pretty good quality.