430 watts for a 8800GTS 320mb

[Marrk]

Hi,

I'm getting a new computer with an 8800GTX 320mb
AMD AM2 DUALCORE 6000 PROCESSOR (3ghz)
ASUS M2V MOTHERBOARD
4gb DDR2 RAM
500gb harddrive
20 X LITE-ON DUAL LAYER DVDRW
THERMALTAKE SOPRANO CASE with 430Watt Power Supply

Is that enough to power itself without screwing up on me? I'm having doubts about the power supply, but if I don't get to buy a new power supply will it run it fine with no hitches? except maybe not running QUITE as well as it should...Because I may not be able to get a PSU for a while but if I really have to then I will.

I've read places that the minimum requirements for the 8800 (when ever I say 8800 I mean 8800GTS 320mb) that it's 400 watts, but I've also hear 450 watts and then 500 watts, can this system run say...Crysis as well as it would if it had a 700 watt PSU? thanks for the help.

Mark

 

[murdocsvan]

i think it should be okay... its only if its an SLI (dual video-card) configuration that you need more than 500w.

 

[alexsabree]

Look here: http://www.techist.com/forums/f75/power-supplies-125763/
You don't just measure powersupplys by watts. (pure marketing)

Don't ever use the power supply included in a case. Ive hardly ever see one thats decent.

 

[veg1992]

Never ever ever ever use the powersupply that came with a case.
Try to find that case w/o the powersupply and buy a better one.

right on target

 

[korky122]

i would upgrade. i was told to upgrade my 420 watt ps when i bought my 7900gt. upgraded to a 520 watt.

 

[Preacher]

My X1900XT ran fine , until I got my Antec.

 

[Nick]

i would get a corsair PSU, very reliable

 

[veg1992]

i would upgrade. i was told to upgrade my 420 watt ps when i bought my 7900gt. upgraded to a 520 watt.

old topic much?

 

[Nick]

blimey this thread is ancient!

 

[Invisible]

i would upgrade. i was told to upgrade my 420 watt ps when i bought my 7900gt. upgraded to a 520 watt.

was that because of watts or amps?