[colocam]

Hi guys!

A few months ago I got a superclocked 9800GT. I'm wondering if increasing the core clock using EVGA precision would be a bad idea with a 500W PSU. The hottest I've seen it get after some really intensive gaming is 71 degrees.

Thanks in advance for any advice!

[{HVY-E}Jinxx]

You need to get some REALLY GOOD additional cooling if you're going to overclock that card.
71deg C is pretty warm, but not critical. As far as the PSU, I'd at least use a 650w, but it all depends on your other components.

Go here:

http://extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp

This little web utility will help guide you. What ever it recommends, go up to the next higher PSU.
ie. If it recommends a 500w, go with a 550w. That will allow for slack and upgrade potential.

S!