8800GTX power supply?

[simon11]

Originally Posted by BarryB

Would be interesting, you could then use an online wattage calculator and see how far off they are from an actual plugin one!

Good idea! I will try it. I haven't fitted the new power supply yet as I want to check out the efficiency. I will check the usage on my existing supply when I get the monitor and then when I change over I will see if there is any difference as the new power supply is supposed to be more efficient. It might be minimal but I would like to know if the advertising about saving electricity is correct.

[simon11]

Got my monitor. I find that the computer is using 250w idle and 360w max running 3dmark 2006 with intensive graphics. I cant give any figures for the Thermaltake 1000w it doesn't work. It booted for a few minutes and then failed. Very disappointed. I have asked for an RMA return number to send it back.