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    New graphics card needed

    Wasn't sure whether to put this in the Graphics Cards section or the PSU section as the question includes both.....

    It would appear that my 8800GT is dying on me so was looking for a replacement card but I wasn't sure if my PSU will handle it

    I have this case - Antec Sonata III with 500W Earthwatts PSU

    The graphics card I was considering is a 560Ti (the resolution I run at is 1920x1080) but I do need to check the length of the card to make sure it will fit in the case

    The rest of my system is C2D E8400 (running at stock) and 3 HDDs and according to some of the PSU calculator sites, the current PSU may well be enough

    Budget is limited (hence the choice of a 560) due to another unexpected expense so considering they say things come in 3's I am just waiting for the third thing to go wrong.......

    Any help is appreciated

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    Re: New graphics card needed

    Even thought the 560ti is ~60w more then the 8800GT, I cannot foresee any issues at all with one on that PSU.
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