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Message: <blockquote data-quote="zCexVe" data-source="post: 5536389" data-attributes="member: 3878">8600GT would get it into 250W load range.I would say it is accurate,but real life scenarios would differ.If you are familiar with PCI-e tech specs a PCI-e port is allowed a peak power draw of 75W throygh the card.And a PCI-e 6 pin is allowed for a 75W peak.If a mobo can't cut a 75W draw through a port,its going down.And 8600GT doesn't have a power connector on it.I've done it while  I was in LK,So I am pretty sure 8600GT would do with a 250W.(Unless you get a rare edition with a power connector on it and it wont need power unless OCed heavily).</blockquote>

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