GTX260 vs 8800GT (Power consumption and card size)

QuakerX10 · 07-20-08, 11:12 AM

I'm almost ready to order an XFX GTX260. For $299 I just cannot pass it.

But anyway, I was wondering, how does the card's length compare to an 8800GT in which I currently have? My case isn't very big and the 8800GT barely fits in, so I'm thinking if the GTX260 is more longer I'm gonna have some trouble.

And secondly, will my PCP&C 610W PSU handle the card? I have a stock speed Q6600 w/4GB RAM. I assume the GTX260 power consumption shouldn't be that much higher than the 8800GT so I think it would.

**jcrox** · 07-20-08, 11:59 AM

I had a 260 for a short time although I didn't measure it or really pay any attention I do believe it is longer.

mojoman0 · 07-20-08, 12:01 PM

The min psu requirement is 500w so you should be fine. It is also recommended that you have 36A on the 12v rail, so if you have more than one 12v rail you can add them up and hopefully reach 36A. My card just came in the mail and while I haven't gotten to install it yet in my Cooler Master, I sure hope it fits. The card is friggen massive compared to my 6800gt so here's hoping. I'm sure I will have to rearrange my hd's. You may want to check the rebate center on newegg for a better deal. I got my evga superclocked card for 279.99 a week ago.

http://images10.newegg.com/uploadfil...ul3108ll97.pdf
That would get you the SC for the same as the standard.

hemmy · 07-20-08, 01:47 PM

An 8800GT is 9 inches almost exactly

The GTX 260 is 10.5 inches.

I was worried too, but measured and I have ~ 10.9 inches of free space so heres hoping I measured right when it gets here.

**nekrosoft13** · 07-20-08, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcrox

I had a 260 for a short time although I didn't measure it or really pay any attention I do believe it is longer.

what happened to yours? also return?

**jcrox** · 07-20-08, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nekrosoft13

what happened to yours? also return?

Something on it went up in smoke, literally. It worked just fine one minute and the next it wasn't working at all and my case was filled with smoke. When I saw the MSI 8800GT for $135 after rebate I returned it, got my money back and bought one of those.

07-20-08, 11:12 AM	#1
QuakerX10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Amman, Jordan Posts: 48	GTX260 vs 8800GT (Power consumption and card size) I'm almost ready to order an XFX GTX260. For $299 I just cannot pass it. But anyway, I was wondering, how does the card's length compare to an 8800GT in which I currently have? My case isn't very big and the 8800GT barely fits in, so I'm thinking if the GTX260 is more longer I'm gonna have some trouble. And secondly, will my PCP&C 610W PSU handle the card? I have a stock speed Q6600 w/4GB RAM. I assume the GTX260 power consumption shouldn't be that much higher than the 8800GT so I think it would.

07-20-08, 11:59 AM	#2
jcrox Mahna Mahna Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madison, Wi Posts: 6,123	Re: GTX260 vs 8800GT (Power consumption and card size) I had a 260 for a short time although I didn't measure it or really pay any attention I do believe it is longer. __________________ Gaming MSI Z68 G3 \| 2500k \| CNPS9900MAX-B \| 8GB G.Skill \| EVGA GTX570 2560MB \|ThermalTake 850w \| X-Fi Titanium \| Antec 900 \| Asus PA248Q \| Lycosa \| Death Adder \| Win7 Pro 64 Dev/Backup Asus P5QL Pro \| Q9400 \| H50 \| 8GB G.skill \| GTX260 216 \| Ubuntu 11.10 Laptop 17" Inspiron \| i5 \| 4GB DDR3 \| 500GB HDD \| Win7 Pro 64

07-20-08, 12:01 PM	#3
mojoman0 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,566	Re: GTX260 vs 8800GT (Power consumption and card size) The min psu requirement is 500w so you should be fine. It is also recommended that you have 36A on the 12v rail, so if you have more than one 12v rail you can add them up and hopefully reach 36A. My card just came in the mail and while I haven't gotten to install it yet in my Cooler Master, I sure hope it fits. The card is friggen massive compared to my 6800gt so here's hoping. I'm sure I will have to rearrange my hd's. You may want to check the rebate center on newegg for a better deal. I got my evga superclocked card for 279.99 a week ago. http://images10.newegg.com/uploadfil...ul3108ll97.pdf That would get you the SC for the same as the standard.

07-20-08, 01:47 PM	#4
hemmy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 760	Re: GTX260 vs 8800GT (Power consumption and card size) An 8800GT is 9 inches almost exactly The GTX 260 is 10.5 inches. I was worried too, but measured and I have ~ 10.9 inches of free space so heres hoping I measured right when it gets here.