PSU Problem?

[Mkoll]

One question. Is a 500 watt PSU enoughto handle the 7800gt?

Even though Im embaressed to say...its an NZXT psu.

 

[Mkoll]

****. JUST noticed I did this in the wrong section. Help would still be appreciated

 

[SOcRatEs]

Hello

The 650w ver is $149 @ newegg.
I see no reason it wouldn't run well for you.
Have you installed the 7800gt or waiting to buy prior to knowing about this psu?

G'Luck

 

[Mkoll]

I've been having problems with the card. It's been either overheating *which i dont think it has*

Or i don't have a PSU capable of runnning.

 

[SOcRatEs]

From nVidia Q: What power supply does it require?
Current recommendations are 350W for single, 500W for SLI.
What are the spec on the rest of your system?

 

[kirock]

Can you post the rest of your system specs for us.
Also go here and calculate what need:
http://www.extreme.outervision.com/psucalculator.jsp

The amps on the 12V rail are the most important, for a card like that and if you have an AMD 64 or P4 3GHz then you're going to need 26Amps or more.

Cheers.

 

[Mkoll]

Ugh.

AMD Athlon 3500+

7800gt

1024mb ram

Asus mobo *dunno which one*

Do I need like FULL system specs or is that enough for you?

well...500 watt psu also.

 

[kirock]

When you say Ahtlon 3500+, this is the AMD64 3500+ right?
Oh the PSU it's from NZXT case, ahh yes, my Nemisis case had a 450W jobby in it. I blew the crap outta that in a week with my lowly 6600GT, (AMD64 3500+) Mine went up in smoke, black smoke.

Buy a new PSU quickly. In my sig see the pic of a good PSU for your rig. See the amps on the 12Volt rail? To run your 7800GT and the AMD64 with comfort you're going to need a 500W unit with 26Amps. Click on my BSODs link in my sig. Scroll to the PSU section, there's a link there to PSU specs. This gives you a complete list of all PSU on the market by spec. Find the one you like. Antec, Thermaltake, OZC are some of the best manufactures.

Cheers.