IVIYTH0S Posted September 2, 2009 Posted September 2, 2009 Say I'm biased, but I'll stick with nVidia So here's the update. I found out that Palit and Galaxy are good companies, so I can get their cards. I've decided to skip on 1GB, I think 512MB is quite sufficient for my needs. Now, among the cards available in the market, I've narrowed down to two cards: - Galaxy 9800GT 512MB Low Power - Palit 9800GT 512MB Now I have to decide b/w 2 things. If Galaxy's Low Power card works fine with my PSU, well and good. If not, I will have to upgrade the PSU anyway. Or, I could go for the Palit card (which is cheaper) and get myself a new PSU to go with it. I've tried to find reviews on Palit's card. I've found reviews for the Sonic version (overclocked), but I couldn't find any for the normal one. If anyone could point me to some reviews, I'd be grateful how much is each one?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.E.A Posted September 2, 2009 Posted September 2, 2009 how much is each one?? and for the psu if you want to run the card in sli i think 600-700 is very good if not just a 550 is good , and when you want to upgrade again i think there will be no problems i ran my gtx 275 with c2d and p45 with HEC 500 and the cpu was overclocked to 3.8 on air as for the psu i say : ( Antec, ocz,gigabyte,asus,HEC, Corsair) , Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantasist Posted September 3, 2009 Posted September 3, 2009 (edited) how much is each one?? Galaxy Low Power is Rs.6100 Palit card is Rs.5600 and for the psu if you want to run the card in sli i think 600-700 is very good if not just a 550 is good , and when you want to upgrade again i think there will be no problems i ran my gtx 275 with c2d and p45 with HEC 500 and the cpu was overclocked to 3.8 on airas for the psu i say : ( Antec, ocz,gigabyte,asus,HEC, Corsair) , Unfortunately, those brands are quite costly here, around or greater than Rs.2500... And I've found a really interesting article. It describes how to use another PSU. It describes the process for a PSU with the 20-pin ATX connector. Simple short pins 14 and 15 and use it. What do you think? My old PC had a Frontech 300W PSU. If you guys think it's safe, I'll probably use it. But then, I have to plug the additional PSU to another power socket, and I have to figure out where to place it so my card can reach it. Anyway, what do you think? Edited September 3, 2009 by Fantasist Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted September 3, 2009 Posted September 3, 2009 Galaxy Low Power is Rs.6100Palit card is Rs.5600 Unfortunately, those brands are quite costly here, around or greater than Rs.2500... And I've found a really interesting article. It describes how to use another PSU. It describes the process for a PSU with the 20-pin ATX connector. Simple short pins 14 and 15 and use it. What do you think? My old PC had a Frontech 300W PSU. If you guys think it's safe, I'll probably use it. But then, I have to plug the additional PSU to another power socket, and I have to figure out where to place it so my card can reach it. Anyway, what do you think? How much is a 4850 over there?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.E.A Posted September 3, 2009 Posted September 3, 2009 Galaxy Low Power is Rs.6100Palit card is Rs.5600 Unfortunately, those brands are quite costly here, around or greater than Rs.2500... And I've found a really interesting article. It describes how to use another PSU. It describes the process for a PSU with the 20-pin ATX connector. Simple short pins 14 and 15 and use it. What do you think? My old PC had a Frontech 300W PSU. If you guys think it's safe, I'll probably use it. But then, I have to plug the additional PSU to another power socket, and I have to figure out where to place it so my card can reach it. Anyway, what do you think? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16817341022 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16817163112 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16817171036 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16817139005 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16817148040 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16817371015 i do not like this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16817341002 there is more http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList....True&Page=2 a quality psu is needed , get the one that you can get all of them are very good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted September 3, 2009 Posted September 3, 2009 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16817341022http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16817163112 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16817171036 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16817139005 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16817148040 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16817371015 i do not like this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16817341002 there is more http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList....True&Page=2 a quality psu is needed , get the one that you can get all of them are very good I think he may not live in the US judging by his currency Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waco Posted September 3, 2009 Posted September 3, 2009 (edited) Now considering the above options, there is one problem, it's my PSU. I (very regrettably) didn't pay attention to the PSU I was given with my tower. Here are the specs as far as I can discern: +3.3V - 25A +5V - 38A +12V - 15A -5V - 0.3A -12V - 0.8A +5VSB - 2A I wouldn't put a single thing into that system without getting a new PSU. 15 amps on the 12v rail is NOWHERE NEAR what you should have to run any decent GPU. Hell, I'd be uncomfortable running the system you have now on a PSU like that. Pushing that PSU to 100% load will only take 180 watts on the 12 volt rail and it'd probably fail pretty quickly if you pushed it that far! DO NOT UPGRADE WITHOUT BUYING A BETTER PSU. Edited September 3, 2009 by Waco Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.E.A Posted September 3, 2009 Posted September 3, 2009 I think he may not live in the US judging by his currency DO NOT UPGRADE WITHOUT BUYING A BETTER PSU. agreed.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantasist Posted September 3, 2009 Posted September 3, 2009 How much is a 4850 over there?? They range from Rs.7250 to above Rs.8000. a quality psu is needed , get the one that you can get all of them are very good Well, I'm being redundant now, but NONE of the stores even mentioned them, they're offering local brands. It's sad, really (Not that local makes are that bad. I mean loads of people use those PSUs, I think). I wouldn't put a single thing into that system without getting a new PSU. 15 amps on the 12v rail is NOWHERE NEAR what you should have to run any decent GPU. Hell, I'd be uncomfortable running the system you have now on a PSU like that. Pushing that PSU to 100% load will only take 180 watts on the 12 volt rail and it'd probably fail pretty quickly if you pushed it that far! Yeah, I was kinda surprised when I saw the 12V rail supplied only 15A. DO NOT UPGRADE WITHOUT BUYING A BETTER PSU. I needed to know that for sure, thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted September 3, 2009 Posted September 3, 2009 They range from Rs.7250 to above Rs.8000. Well, I'm being redundant now, but NONE of the stores even mentioned them, they're offering local brands. It's sad, really (Not that local makes are that bad. I mean loads of people use those PSUs, I think). Yeah, I was kinda surprised when I saw the 12V rail supplied only 15A. I needed to know that for sure, thanks Right then, get a new PSU with a stronger 12v rail and then get the Palit 9800GT :thumbs-up: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.E.A Posted September 3, 2009 Posted September 3, 2009 (edited) Right then, get a new PSU with a stronger 12v rail and then get the Palit 9800GT :thumbs-up: ...........did think about waiting for the dx 11 and get a more powerful gpu like gts 250 or gtx 260 the 9800 is good too , but the psu is more important Edited September 3, 2009 by N.E.A Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickosha Posted September 3, 2009 Posted September 3, 2009 (edited) I was reading through the first two pages and I was wondering how no one had noticed the distribution of power on his PSU yet. Anyways yeah that PSU needs to be replaced before anything else can happen. Unfortunately I have no idea about availability outside the US, so I can't really recommend anything specific. here are some PSU's that are recommended. Hopefully at least a few are relatively reasonable in your area. edit: And another list Edited September 3, 2009 by nickosha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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