Power supply ?

[toastynoodles]

The 350w antec ps i have seems to be good for now with the stuff in my rig,but want to get a 6800 video card.In asus probe the ralis read
+12v 12.288
+5v 4.838
+3.3v 3.28
Do i need a new ps unit for a 6800 video card??

 

[Sonic587]

Do you mean a vanilla 6800?

If so, I very much doubt you'll need a new PSU. The vanilla 6800 sucks less power than a FX5700U, IIRC.

 

[toastynoodles]

yeah just a vanilla 6800 only got 280 to spend,got a 9600xt right now!!!!!!

 

[toastynoodles]

Does any one have a link on how much power video cards need???

 

[SkyBum]

Originally posted by: toastynoodles
Does any one have a link on how much power video cards need???

Here are a couple links to charts but not real specific for GPU brands...

http://store.aapspower.com/abpowsup.html
http://www.build-your-own-comp...er-supply-reviews.html

 

[Sonic587]

Originally posted by: toastynoodles
Does any one have a link on how much power video cards need???

Plain 6800 is about 45W @ full load.