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GeForce 8800GT upgrade for old PC?
windstrike1
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in Hardware
I have an old Dell XPS400 that I'd like to upgrade a bit (to play Lineage2 on).
Current setup:
- 1 gig RAM
- GeForce 6800
- Dual 2.8 gig Pentiums
Desired upgrades
- Increase RAM to 3 gigs
- Swap graphics card for a GeForce 8800GT
Questions;
1. The PC was built (by Dell) for a GeForce 6800. Do you think the Power Supply will be ok if I upgrade the card to a 8800GT and up the RAM to 3 gigs? How much PS do I require for that setup?
2. How can I find out if the 8800GT will even fit in my case properly? I'm sure Dell PC's are not really made to be upgraded. Anyone have experience/knowledge regarding this?
Comments
Took a look at the existing PSU, here's what it reads;
DC Output 375w
+5V = 22A MAX
+5V = (FP) = 2A MAX
+12VA = 18A MAX
Dell P/N P8401
Model# L375P-00
I hear the 8800GT requires 22 Amps. I also heard that Dell under-rates its PSU's, and it will out-perform the specs. Am I going to have to order a new PSU from DELL? (They use proprietary PSU's)
Nevermind. I'm going to toss this trash in the scrap heap.
the power supply will probaly need to be upgraded, you should be running 750+ watts for if you want to upgrade your computer with all gear,
i did the hole big upgrade from a geforce 6800 to a 8800 and it worked fine for me, as well for ur ram it should be fine.
750watts is overkill by alot unless your running sli. i have a 550w ps and i have:8800gt 512meg 650mhz
2 gigs of ddr-800 ram
4 hard drives (2 sata II 2 pata)
AMD 4200+ X2 Athlon 64 proc
DVD-RW w/Lightscribe drive
and USB scaner/camera/mic/printer
and i still have plenty of power to spare