Minimum PSU to handle GF 8800 GTS 320 MB ?

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#1 doi4in
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Yesterday I bought GF 8800 GTS card and installed it in my mobo - no problems so far. I turned on my PC and the temperatures were a little high in comparison with my old GPU ( GF 7600 GT) . After starting a new game (Lost Planet) I played for around 5 minutes than my computer turned off. When I tried to turn it on again I couldn't...

So is this a problem with my mobo or PSU (the latter I assume). The problem is that I don't know what is my PSU at the moment. My question is what is the minimum PSU that can handle GF 8800 GTS 320 MB ? Detailed info and good suggestions on PSU's would be appreciated :idea:

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#2 TicTac8745
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What do you have now?

Recommended is a 500W PSU with around 24A on 12v rail - so best pick would be the Corsair HX520 one.

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#3 ROCKINGFOOL
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500 watt is enough.
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400W & 12V current rating @ 26A or 28A for a Single 8800GTS
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#5 tranhgiang
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Minimum depend on your other components.

And you should never go with minimum.

Good choice :

520HX

http://www.buy.com/prod/corsair-520w-sli-certified-modular-atx-power-supply/q/loc/101/203270716.html

99$

89$ with google checkout.

Yesterday it was only 79$ with rebate, 69$ AR and Google checkout. So wait a while for the rebate to come back. It's the beginning of the month.