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    1. 09-30-2007 01:31 PM #1
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      Watts needed for Geforce 8800GTX?

      hey guys, my friend wants an alienware computer and has the cash for it. She picked a 700w power supply for it, but i was wondering if it needed 1000w, which was the other option.

      It has a quad core and that card and im sure they use a lot of power, also is liquid cooling necessary for them?
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    2. 09-30-2007 03:28 PM #2
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      quick google says the 8800gtx has a max draw of 225w
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      by the way,
      getting one of these might be an idea
      http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?...38343&doy=30m9

      especially if you're thinking of setting up suspend & hibernate features
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      A 700W should run it without problems, if the brand is good. Anything upwards of a 600W should be fine, but make sure it's got plenty of power on the 12V rails. I'd go with the 1000W just because it leaves room for expansion, though.
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    5. 10-04-2007 03:25 AM #5
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      Bad link Ynot.

      Remember to get a good fan or cooling system.
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