420w PSU?

[JamesPromIII]

I'm getting a 9800gtx next month and I was wondering if I could get away with using a 420w PSU on it, it says the recommended is 450?

 

[dustin_ds3000]

we would need more info about the psu. if i was you i would get this
CORSAIR 450W $69.99

 

[Ritwik7]

That would depend on the brand and the amperage on the 12V rails. Could you post a few more specifics about the 420W PSU.

EDIT: Dustin beat me to it!

 

[EXCellR8]

you're not gonna get the exact wattage... it's always a bit less. regardless the unit dustin posted the link to would probably be fine, Corsair makes solid power supplies... plus it has a $10 rebate from newegg.

 

[Tmagic650]

Newegg (manufacturers) rebates are very much worthless. In all my purchases and filing for many rebates, I have never collected any money!

 

[EXCellR8]

Really? I was gonna say I've collected from Newegg but I think I might be mistaking them for manufacturer rebates.

 

[Tmagic650]

Yeah, it's the manufactures rebates not Newegg. You fill out the form and supply the other info required, and no check ever comes. After some 200 Newegg orders, I have only returned one bare-bones computer and one motherboard for a refund. I just don't go for rebates any longer. Free shipping is another story though