Going for new GPU is my PSU up to it?

[kPATm]

Hello.Ok Im thinking of upgrading my GPU from a 3850HD 512mb.Now the thing is my CPU is a OCZ Stealth XStream 600W PSU - SLI Ready but it only has 18amps on the 12v rail.I recently had a 8800GTS in my sysyem for a couple of days and that was ok,BUT it only has a single power connector where as the GTX have 2 connectors.So will the PSU handle a GTX or any GPU needing 2 power connectors.Oh my system has an C2D 2180 clocked at 3ghz,2 HD's and DVD rewriter.Cheers


What GPU would you guys recommend I recently got my self a 42" Full HD set and gaming at 1080p looks SWEEEET.So a card that can handle that res is obviously a must.I have about £120 to play with maybe slightly more for the right card and it HAS to be NVidia.

 

[kPATm]

Are you talking about a 8800GTX or a 200 series?

Which ever is better.And is my PSU sufficient for these Big Ass Cards

 

[kPATm]

No sorry my PSU does have 2 6 pin connectors I was meaning that the GTS only requires 1 and the GTX requires 2.I was just asking wether or not the PSU is good for the latest and greatest GPU's.

 

[kPATm]

currently on special offer XFX GeForce GTX 260 "Core 216 55nm" £149.99.

if you can't afford to get it at the moment theres an EVGA GeForce GTX 260 for £144.

I heard that the XFX's have the fan speed stuck at 100% all the time,is that correct?

How long are those cards.I had a 8800Ultra in my setup for a bit and I just managed to fit it in there.

 

[kPATm]

Im waiting on a refund from an e-bay member(bought a 8800GTX in excellent condition NOT)my 3rd NVidia card from the bay in 2 weeks so Im thinking I may aswell get a new one and hopefully save the hassle.I may go for the XFX 260.Is there a big difference between the 260 and the 250?

 

[kPATm]

1920x1080 res my 3850HD seems to run pretty good at the 1080 res but I think its time for a change.Iv had this card about a year and a half

 

[kPATm]

So is the 260 the new 8800GTX?

 

[kPATm]

So I could maybe get a second hand 8800GTX on the bay for £80 are you saying that it would be on a par at least with a GTX 280?