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Worrying is about as effective as chewing gum to solve algebra

Hahaha, yeah, I rocked the 1kw route, but frankly. Since my rig uses ~499watts, I honestly couldn't be bothered with the expense. ~£200 for a decent one? way OTT.

I do my first guess on intuition - But I always check before I tell anyone anything, based on the fact that some things draw ridiculous power if you ask them to do something.
06.18.08 11:30 am
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    Played Final Fantasy Games Before FF7

    I think Apple could have used lower PSUs, but decided to just overcompensate by eight miles. I mean, 300w dedicated to the PCIe slots alone?
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    06.18.08 11:34 am
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      ӝNirach

      Worrying is about as effective as chewing gum to solve algebra

      It is potentially reasonable. I mean, the 8800GT uses a shade under 250 watts at full load.
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      06.18.08 12:54 pm
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        Played Final Fantasy Games Before FF7

        Ah, but what I have discovered is that the 300w is just through the slots. GPUs have access to two power points on the logic board to provide the juice they need.

        Needless to say, I'll be picking up a GTX 280 sometime soon.
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        06.18.08 1:04 pm
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          Worrying is about as effective as chewing gum to solve algebra

          300 for the slots?

          Yeah, okay, that IS mad.
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          06.18.08 1:06 pm
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            Yup, for the slots. Batty I tell you, batty.
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            06.18.08 1:25 pm
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              Worrying is about as effective as chewing gum to solve algebra

              Well, it is Apple, everything must be done in excess :B
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              06.18.08 1:28 pm
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