okay i just got the new GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512mb, and every time i start the computer it tells me that it detects insufficent power input (not sure if its voltage or wattage it needs) i also have a pentium 4 3GhZ, 3GB RAM (2 sticks) 2 dvd drives one supports light scribe, some GREEN LED strips, and 2 fans (one of the fans is also LED) My power supply is 12 amps, 470W max. the box from the card says i need 475W PCI Express compliant power supply, with combined 12V current rating of 26A or more. Can i get a power supply that will fully support my setup, which one would you recommend, and can i stay under $70? or any other tips regarding this are welcomeYou could get one under 70 dollars but it might not quite have enough power I would recommend a 500-550 Watt PSU.
go to www.newegg.com they have a wide range of power supplies at a good price.Don't cut coners on a PSU - 12V at 26A will I think require at very least a supply well over 500W ........... go browse at the Antec.com site and see what is there - and then, newegg.com or techforless.com to see what is available for what price. Don't buy too cheap - it may not be worth it.

Thirsty graphics cards are biggest reason usually for a need to upgrade PSU - and I'd reckon you should go up to even 650W region - have some power in hand.Dont get cheap on your power supply it's one of the most important components of your machine. Have you ever visited http://www.pricewatch.com/ for your computer parts?antec, pc power and cooling, and crucial are all very good i would recommend getting OVER 500watts becuase the miminum is 475 and you want over thatall right then, i settled for the OCX 600W SLI psu ( http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341001 ) my current PSU isnt even SLI compatoble. also another question, on the video card, there are 2 power slots, does that mean it requires 2 power cbles running to it? Im broke after the video card as well, it will be maybe a week of straight savings untill i can buy the 600W SLI psu, is it safe to operate the computer they way it is right now? Also the found new hardware wizard keeps popping up and asking me to install the video card, i DID install the drivers from the CD, and they ARE working, so what can i do about that, pressing cancel upon every STARTUP is annoyingum well its a big chance cause the psu could blow it might take some things with it so its a big riskQuote from: computeruler on AUGUST 19, 2008, 07:08:27 PM

um well its a big chance cause the psu could blow it might take some things with it so its a big risk