Latest graphics card power requirements

[dinukap4]

Hi,

As so many people aren't sure how much power a modern graphics card requires MINIMUM , I've decided to write a list of various models with the sort of PSU they require. Obviously it would be better to get something better than what is stated. It is only a rough guide, as it also depends what other hardware you have in your system. I hope it is of some use to people.

The following are the minimum power requirements using a PSU with a single +12V rail. Also these requirements are for a system containing basic components (unless otherwise noted). The more add in cards and hard drives that a system has, the more amperage draw on the 12v rail.


Nvidia

Geforce GTX 295 in Quad SLi - 70A and a 1000W PSU minimum
Geforce GTX 295 - 50A and a 700W PSU minimum
Geforce GTX 285 - 46A and a 550W PSU minimum
Geforce GTX 280 in SLi - 55A and a 800W PSU minimum
Geforce GTX 280 - 40A and a 550W PSU minimum
Geforce GTX 260 OC in SLi - 50A and a 700W PSU minimum
Geforce GTX 260 OC - 40A and a 550W PSU minimum
Geforce GTX 260 in SLi - 50A and a 700W PSU minimum
Geforce GTX 260 - 38A and a 500W PSU minimum
Geforce GTX 250 - 32A and a 500W PSU minimum
Geforce 9800 GX2 - 35A and a 550W PSU minimum
Geforce 9800 GTX+ - 32A and a 500W PSU minimum
Geforce 9800 GTX - 25-30A and a 450W PSU minimum
Geforce 9600 GT - 26A and a 450W PSU minimum
Geforce 9600 GSO - 26A and a 450W PSU minimum
Geforce 8800 Ultra - 35A and a 500W PSU minimum
Geforce 8800 GTX – 30A and a 450W PSU minimum
Geforce 8800 GTS 512MB - 28A and a 500W PSU minimum
Geforce 8800 GTS 320/640MB – 26A and a 400W PSU minimum
Geforce 8800 GT in SLi - 36A and a 500W PSU minimum
Geforce 8800 GT - 26A and a 450W PSU minimum
Geforce 8600 GT/GTS - 24A and a 350W PSU minimum
Geforce 8500 GT - 22A and a 350W PSU minimum
Geforce 7950 GX2 – 27A and a 400W PSU minimum
Geforce 7950 GT – 22A and a 350W PSU minimum
Geforce 7900 GTX – 22-26A and a 350-400W PSU minimum
Geforce 7900 GTO – 22-26A and a 350-400W PSU minimum
Geforce 7900 GT – 22-26A and a 350-400W PSU minimum
Geforce 7900 GS – 22-23A and a 350W PSU minimum
Geforce 7800 All - 26A and a 400W PSU minimum
Geforce 7800 GS AGP - 20A and a 400W PSU minimum
Geforce 7600 GT – 22-26A and a 350W PSU minimum
Geforce 7600 GS – 15-17A and a 350W PSU minimum
Geforce 7300 GT – 15A and a 300W PSU minimum
Geforce 7300 GS – 15A and a 300W PSU minimum

ATI

Radeon 4890 - 32A and a 550W PSU minimum
Radeon 4870 X2 CrossfireX - 1000W PSU minimum
Radeon 4870 X2 - 600W PSU minimum
Radeon 4870 - 32A and a 500W PSU minimum
Radeon 4850 - 30A and a 450W PSU minimum
Radeon 4830 - 26A and a 400W PSU minimum
Radeon 4770 Crossfire - 34A and a 750W PSU minimum
Radeon 4770 - 26A and a 400-500W PSU minimum
Radeon 4670 - 26A and a 400W PSU minimum
Radeon 4650 - 24A and a 350-400W PSU minimum
Radeon 4550 - 20A and a 300W PSU minimum
Radeon X3870 X2 - 30A and a 550W PSU minimum
Radeon X38xx series - 28A and a 450W PSU minimum
Radeon X2900 XT Crossfire - 45A and a 800W PSU is recommended for high-end rigs
Radeon X2900 XT - 35A and a 500W PSU is recommended for high-end rigs
Radeon X2900 Pro - 35A and a 500W PSU minimum
Radeon X2600 XT - 25A and a 400W PSU minimum
Radeon X2400 XT - 20A and a 350-400W PSU minimum
Radeon X1950 XTX – 20A and a 420W PSU minimum
Radeon X1950 Pro – 20A and a 420W PSU minimum
Radeon X1900 XTX – 25A and a 520W PSU minimum
Radeon X1900 XT – 22-25A and a 520W PSU minimum
Radeon X1900 GT – 22A and a 400W PSU minimum
Radeon X1650 Pro – 18A and a 350W PSU minimum


GPU Power Consumption*
Manufacturer Idle Load
NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT 49W 107W
NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT 64W 115W
NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX 79W 116W
NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GX2 90W 179W
NVIDIA GeForce 8800 Ultra 100W 186W
ATI Radeon HD 3650 17W 32W
ATI Radeon HD 3850 53W 82W
ATI Radeon HD 3870 62W 92W
ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT 67W 104W
ATI Radeon HD 3870X2 55W 130W
* Actual power consumption for the graphics cards only. Results taken at idle on the Windows desktop and under full load running the Fur benchmark.

ONLY HIGH END GPU's Power Consumption Given

I’ve missed out some in the range, as I couldn’t find the minimum +12V amp ratings. I don’t know why the X1950 range requires less power than the X1900 range; it’s just what was suggested in the Guru3D reviews.

IF NEW GPU'S ON THE LIST WILL GET UPDATED
(DINUKAP4)

*Originally posted by blazing storm on MSI forum
http://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=104805.0

 

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[dinukap4]

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[dinukap4]

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