Oh brother, what an awesome thread
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200 idle - 280 load W for the 8800gt. For amperage, the 8800gts takes up 20-25A so i think the gt will take up 18-23A.
Not so, an 8800GTX idles at about 70W or so. 280W seems just about correct for the system as a whole. I'd say about 17-18A is a good choice, although for even more headroom, most units out on the market deliver an output of about 22-25A (so choose something around there).
yea i wouldn't get that PSU for that setup, however i would change a few things, i would drop the 8800GT and get an HD 4670,
The performance of the HD 4670 is that just above the 9600GSO or roughly a 9600GT
The 4670 is a great performer i agree. Another good card would be the 4830. I dont know what ATI did but they did something special with it, it performs well for its price, the great part is the overclocking potential (im referring to the Sapphire 4830) when it is overclocked DAMN!!! performs just as well as the 4850/70 GTX 260. (of course you could probably overclock the comparing cards but for the price you cant argue) Check out this review:
http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/sapp_4830/8.htm
what is the least 12v amperage you recommend for this setup....
For the setup go with 22-25A on each rail, or at least 32A each rail, the Corsair VX550w is a great units with 41A on a single rail, very good unit imo (which i own)
That PSU will be fine.
I am running my 4870 and a q6600 on a 450 watt no name PSU.
I love how people reccomend PSU's that are too much for people's needs.
We recommend good units so that in the future, they can use the same unit (and still rely on it, and dismiss the all mighty question, "should i upgrade my unit?"), We also want people to be sure they are getting a good unit, People come to forums for guidance and help not for people to recommend the barely minimum unit. We could be dealing with noobs here and we want to make it easier on them on their first build, and you coming in here suggesting a no name brand is not helping and i speak for myself (not welcomed) You might have a good OEM under the hood for all we know, or you know. If it's working fine for you so be it, but we would rather not take the risk.
People's experiences with the product matter. The reviews are good for all of PSU's I reccomend. I think that people's experience's really show how well the product performs and most of all, how happy people are with the product.
I had good experience with my Dell computer that had a 250W unit, but thats because it wasn't running anything intensive, and certainly not running anything that had aftermarket products.
The units you talk about (no name brands) are designed for pre builts, and what not but they are certainly no designed for aftermarket products aiming at the enthusiast community (low/mid/high end video cards/cpus)
I am not taking a risk becuase the 4870 only calls for a recomended 450 watts. On load I only draw 400 watts.
Point taken, try it yourself before arguing with someone who actually has actually tried it and provided proof.
YOU are not taking the risk, most of us are. Besides, even if it draws 400W, we cant be sure your OEM unit delivers the efficiency, how hot is your unit running? Is it choking asking for the current through the rails? We dont know because its a no name brand, although if he gets a good brand we know he has enough "headroom"
I don't see them coming back and complaning. Do you?
You can make the same agument for the Antec since it has about the same 5-egg review percentage as the HEC.
Not my problem but if the man wants to spend an extra 20$, so be it. I'm just astounded at some of the things some people on here tell others when you haven't even tried it for yourself.
Honestly, you cannot speak about a power supplies failing on you when you have probably never used a no name power supply or a recommended wattage PSU. Stop listening to most of the bullshit people say on the internet and try it for yourself.
newegg reviews mean shit. [For either a well known name brand or a cheapo brand]
And why do you talk as if this info comes off the internet?
It's hard to imagine a unit is running in some 3d world inside the interwebz
If people complain about crappy units failing on them im sure the person that first complained about it had it happen to him (THERE IS YOUR PROOF)
link doesn't work.
I'm expecting someone to come in here and post a wall of bs text.
It's only because we want what is best for the novice
Lol you must have used a way under watted PSU. Plus nowadays, quality control is much more strict than it was a decade ago.
Keep in mind any brand PSU can take out your system.
Keeping on TOPIC, the OP has the PSU he needs. Gigabyte is a good brand for mobos, PSU's I am sure they are just as great.
Wattage is not as important as the materials used for the unit (Japanese capacitors, Active PFC) to how efficient it is, to how much current it provides through regulators.
I wouldn't say im a psu guru, but its common sense when knowing the simple facts about how a power supply works, to deciding other factors that come into play other then the wattage. Remember wattage is determined by how the rails convert amps into voltages, thats one of many important factors you need to look at first, not just how many watts.
So, because it has happened to a massive population in the forums and not you, you choose to ignore an extremely common issue?
“Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn.”
Benjamin Franklin
QFTMFT
Even though it is a good brand, don't expect it to work miracles. It isn't a Xfire or SLI PSU. (For todays cards at least).
Certification is the same thing as certified ram for SLI which we all know is BS (i guess marketing would be another good terms but thats complex and off topic <_< )
What psu? The one in the article?
I didn't see that one, but keep in mind. No matter what company, you will have PSU's that blow.
Well known brands have a lower risk of failing on the end user, and another thing who will you contact when it fails on you, its no name
With brands such as OCZ, Mushkin, SeaSonic, Corsair, you know you will have a working unit in about a week.
now you're just being silly (TROLL)
Pros: For a Small Business streching thier IT Dollar this is an incredible deal and delivers High Power demand. It worked the first time around and is extremely quiet
I agree with you on this note, using a computer merely for office/work whatever then just about any unit will do since it does not cause any stress. (somewhat)
I have to say lollerskater69 i didnt mind correcting you on some facts, but once you posted links to those crap units, (like the raidmaz) I knew you were simply
trolling.
Like i said this is a forum where beginners come for guidence and seeks advice for new computers, and in return we will help them out as much as we can. We dont want to just show them a good enough unit, we want to show them a great unit!
Think about it we could be dealing with someone who really wants to enjoy a brand knew computer and could be paying thousands of dollars on it, if i was in their position i would hope to GOD that i was absorbing knowledge from a user who knows what he or she is talking about.
So with that said OP if you are low on money go with an Antec Earthwatts units, great quality, affordable, and trustworthy:
Antec 430W -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371006
Or any of these:
Silverstone ST400 (you should think about this one, it has a great sale price)-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256032&Tpk=silverstone st400
Corsair CX400W -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139008
Corsair VX550W -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139004
Corsair HX520W -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139001
Seasonic SS-500ESW -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151040
BFG 680W -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817702009
PC: Power and Cooling 750W -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341011
PC: Power and Cooling 500W -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703015
PC: Power and Cooling 610W -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703005
Also forgive me if i recommend a high wattage unit (or not high enough) but as i was ranting i completely forgot the OP's planned specs for his computer