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Old 07-19-2007, 05:32 PM   #1
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Default just have a question

Im looking to get a 8800GTX, right now i have 4gigs of OCZ 2 harddrives, XFI card etc and a FX-60.
Would a top of the line 550watt psu be enough to power all this hardware effectivly???? i went to the evga website and they recommend a 450watt so i think ill be ok. what to you guys think???

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as long as you're sticking with a single graphics card i'd think 550w should be plenty.
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as long as you're sticking with a single graphics card i'd think 550w should be plenty.

Agreed, what are you considering a top of the line?
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ok thanks guys
the powersupply is a seasonic model number SS-550JT Active PFC there not alot of info on there website but its SLI certified and is super quite and has a sweet metalic black finish with drill holes.

http://www.seasonicusa.com/atx.htm
thats the link its second from the top the 550watt
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