Power supply for my 8800GT

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Guys, I've a Core2Quad Q6600 2.4Ghz Processer with 4Gigs RAM and two Hard disks (250GB and 400GB) with two DVD writers.
I recently got a Geforce 8800GT XFX Alpha dog edition...
What do u think is the best power supply that i can use for this and can i finish it in less than 3000bucks?? I presently hav a 450Watt Zebronics(non-pcie) SMPS
Please help me out with this and thanx in advance!!

I have a PSU related query too. I want to know that can a PSU with 18A of Current on 12V rail handle 9600GT? What's the power and current requirements of the said card?

you can get coolermaster 500 watts extreme power series from *www.theitwares.com/smps/smps.htm and costs 2650

You can go in for a CM Extreme 600W for 3.1k which would be more than enough for this rig.

allwyndlima said:
You can go in for a CM Extreme 600W for 3.1k which would be more than enough for this rig.

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What about my query?

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Thank you guys... But i live at chennai and the prices dont seem to be the same here....
Will try that n post back

Forget about cooler master series. Get a corsair VX450. It will be more than enough for ur needs and it comes with a 5year warranty. The CM ones come with 2 yr warranty. Moreover Corsair is a much better brand. This PSU has 33A on +12V rail which will be more than enough for ur future upgrades.

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for that u need a sine wave UPS

^^ I don't know about that because my UPS battery is already dead.

Whenever the light goes the PC switches off automatically.

Shloeb said:
^^ I don't know about that because my UPS battery is already dead. Whenever the light goes the PC switches off automatically.

What!!!

Then how r u giving a suggestion?

He's not asking for a UPS suggestion. I was just telling him about the power supply.

Plasma_Snake said:
I have a PSU related query too. I want to know that can a PSU with 18A of Current on 12V rail handle 9600GT? What's the power and current requirements of the said card?

My apologies for missing the query in a hurry.EVGA recommends a PSU with 400W & a minimum of 26A on a single +12V line.Which PSU do you have?

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@shoeb
Hey sorry i got a CM 600W Extreme Power before i read thru further replies in this thread.

Neways, my box says that i shud go for a minimum of 500Watts and my PC runs with 2hdds, 2dvdrws, core2quad n a 8800GT with lotsa cabinet fans. I guess 600Watts is the better idea and does corsair VX450 mean that its a 450Watt SMPS??!

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siddarth88 said:
@shoeb
Hey sorry i got a CM 600W Extreme Power before i read thru further replies in this thread. Neways, my box says that i shud go for a minimum of 500Watts and my PC runs with 2hdds, 2dvdrws, core2quad n a 8800GT with lotsa cabinet fans. I guess 600Watts is the better idea and does corsair VX450 mean that its a 450Watt SMPS??!

Actually it is xtremely likely that corsair 450w would be able to handle more power than cooler master 600w(have to check though),considering the reputation corsair has built for itself in such a small amount of time.Corsair is certainly one of the best psu brands right now.

^^+1. Its the efficiency that matters. Corsair provides 85%++ efficiency.It provides upto 570W. As in ur case u have lot of hardware, i think u should have gone for cosair. But anyways CM is also a good brand, it won't let u down.

siddarth88 said:
@shoeb
Hey sorry i got a CM 600W Extreme Power before i read thru further replies in this thread. Neways, my box says that i shud go for a minimum of 500Watts and my PC runs with 2hdds, 2dvdrws, core2quad n a 8800GT with lotsa cabinet fans. I guess 600Watts is the better idea and does corsair VX450 mean that its a 450Watt SMPS??!

Don't worry too much mate.The CM Extreme should easily be able to handle your current config.Infact my friend has been using it over a year has more load than yours.He has an E6600, 5 SATA II HDD's 2x120MM fans, previously an 8800GTS 320MB & recently upgraded to a HD4870 which seems to be working flawlessly too.Both Corsair & Coolermaster are excellent brands when it comes to PSU.The only reason I didn't suggest a Corsair earlier is because of your limited budget earlier & like you said your location.

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Yeah CM is good. I hav a 8-yr old ups which is almost dead and my systemj often restarted when power failed...but after getting the CM 600, its not restarting when the power goes off even when i am into a high end 3d game (Assassin Creed/Crysis). Its hold time is pretty decent and its 70% efficient. So newayz,thank you guys for the "so many" reponses and is there any general forum on thinkdigit where we can generally talk abt anything?? Coz its good to post questions and get replies

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siddarth88 said:
I recently got a Geforce 8800GT XFX Alpha dog edition...

Why did you buy 8800GT if you are looking the forum then you must have choosed HD 4850.
This is the wrong purchase you made. :idea:

^^Why bash a grafix card in a PSU thread........

anyways, anybody considering something called 'Tagan' here ?

I know its eXpensive but it performs well. Its 500W PSU is a very good performer.

CM is a good company too and the OP should have no problem with it. The CM eXtreme Power 600W is enuf.

@Plasma_Snake
I suggest a 600W PSU to you but as you are already buying the Corsair 750W, no need for a 600W cr@ppy PSU

Core 2 Quad Q6600 - 87W
RAM : 30W
Hard Disk : 50W
DVD RW : 60W
Mobo : 30W

If U Have Brought
NVIDIA GeForce 8800GTX - It Takes About 131.5W Power Usage
NVIDIA GeForce 8800GTS - It Takes About 105.7W Power Usage

Source : *askvarad.blogspot.com

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@Toofan
Dude, i prefer Nvidia, suits me fine both in gaming and in 3D rendering......

@Kpower
Yeah its working fine here

@varid
Hey i guess the info above is slightly less than the real ones.... It goes lik this
Q6600 - 190W
RAM, HDD, DVD, MBD - ???
GF 8800GT - 205W on high end.....
I guess these are the real W values

hi guys ... i have one doubt about my PSU requirements also ...so posting here only ..

for this config :
E7200 + 1 hdd + 1 ODD + 2 x 1 GB sticks + 9800 GT

which smps should i go for ? i dnt have much money left ...i am getting a Glaciar Star PSU (500 W) with 72% effficiency with dual 12v rails (16 + 13 A ) for Rs 1100/- is it enuf ? i cant spare more than this . plz suggest guys.

@harryneopotter:That amount of power is enough but I would recommend buying a well known brand, you will be better off in the long run.

Do not compromise on the component life with a low quality PSU. Check with someone who has bought this PSU and ask about its stability.

the above mentioned glaciar star PSU is handling the above config (XFX 9600 GT in place of palit 9800 GT) without any problem. So let me rephrase the ques ..

Does 9800 GT requires more power than XFX 9600 GT (the one with HDMI port ) ???

Edit :
its nt Glaciar Star ...but Glacial Star ..
here is the product link

"Product Link..

Where's the link?

harryneopotter said:
the above mentioned glaciar star PSU is handling the above config (XFX 9600 GT in place of palit 9800 GT) without any problem. So let me rephrase the ques ..

Does 9800 GT requires more power than XFX 9600 GT (the one with HDMI port ) ???

Edit :
its nt Glaciar Star ...but Glacial Star ..
here is the product link

"Product Link..

Dude, better spend more and get a good PSU rather than this brand's.

CM 500W should be enuff for you.

oops ... my mistake

....sorry
here is the link .....
"Product Link..

Dude .. i knw coller master will be enuff for me ....but its way out of my budget. i have to squeeze the CPU in 22k max...