6800GT Problem

[aJm]

Im soon to get a 6800GT since we all know that BF2 is a very system hungry game but the RECOMMENDED PSU for a 6800GT is i think 350W and i have a standard dell 305W and i was wandering if anyone knew if dell or anyone else made a Power Supply to fit my tower? I've looked everywhere on the internet and just cant find it.

[Snake101]

Re: 6800GT Problem

Try going to Newegg.com and getting a custom PSU. Get one with at least 400W and the +12V rail should be AT LEAST 18 amps minimum.

[NoSoup4You]

Re: 6800GT Problem

I am with snake, minimum of 400 watts. Also, unless you have some really funky case, PSU's are generic in size, and will fit into any ATX case.

[aJm]

Re: 6800GT Problem

oh and by the way i have a 4700 dimensions dell







Intel P4 3.0 GHz
256Mb Memory(very soon to be 1256Mb)
Radeon X300 128Mb(soon to be 6800GT)
305W PSU(soon to be 350W or 400W)

[aJm]

Re: 6800GT Problem

well im wanting to just buy a new case since it would be easier but the dell mother boards arent able to go on those ATX cases and i dont know if i have the money to completely build a gaming pc so i dont know what to to do right now???

[aJm]

Re: 6800GT Problem

well nvm i just found a dual 6600 on newegg and its only 225 and i was wandering if that was better than a 6800GT?

[AFEDslayer]

Re: 6800GT Problem

i have a 6800gt and a 500wat psu, i would recomend a 500.

[aJm]

Re: 6800GT Problem

Well if someone could tell me if i need to mod my case and if it is a good idea i would be happy:) i dont even know if i have the money for all these upgrades as it is. i need a new PSU for 6800GT, 1GB DDR2 memory( o by the way can i have 1GB DDR2 with 256Mb DDR2? i dk bout ddr2) and some fans cuz as it is my temp is 117 degrees Farehneit but im in arkansas so when winter comes round i will be good. but yeah thats just some of the upgrades i need and like i said im on a tight budget so someone help me out here!!!! :)

[DrunkenPirate]

Re: 6800GT Problem

You people do know that standard ATX power supplies aren't compatible with DELL systems...
Not without modifying the case anyway afaik.

[aJm]

Re: 6800GT Problem

yeah see thats what i thought. atx PSU just dont fit in dells i will have to do some modifing to my case today. :)

[aJm]

Re: 6800GT Problem

i just found the right 6800GT for me its a LEADTEK and it has a heatsink and fan since these cards seem to get a wee bit warm and but i will need a big new PSU after modding my dell 4700 case and then get some system fans cuz as it is here in arkansas, its a bit too warm right now to do anything since im at 117 degrees F everyday. cant wait till winter when its cool inside. but here is the link for this awesome new 6800GT http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...C-pr1c3grabb3r

its also at a really good price since its even got a heatsink and fan

[FLIPINOM4D]

Re: 6800GT Problem

450 or better, I saw on Newegg.com they are selling sum 500W for like $30

[Sir. Side]

Re: 6800GT Problem

if you have a dell then you are going to have a tough problem fitting the the 6800gt. i have a dell 8300 and when i got my 6800gt the thing would not go in properly, because the dell boxes have this green colored hatch of some kind that goes over all cards after they are placed on the motherboard, and 6800gt is a big card and it will fit but the hatch willnot properly close and in that will kame the card dangle and move about as its running, which is not a good thing, so becarefull when you install the card, because i had to break off the plastic hatch.

[TacticalSkirmish]

Re: 6800GT Problem

I have a 8250 Dell Dimension. When I upgraded to a BFG 6800 GT I had to purchase a particular PSU from PC Power & Cooling in California. Otherwise, you will need to modify a standard ATX psu unit.

Regards

[lcplsickoll]

Re: 6800GT Problem

450 or better, I saw on Newegg.com they are selling sum 500W for like $30

Becareful there, manufacturers play with the numbers to make the unit sound good. Check the 12v rail on the $30 PSU, I'd bet the house it's no more than 15A. It's probably 13A.