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PSU and 8800GTX

Danger Phoenix

Danger Phoenix

Danger Phoenix

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I have a 500W Enermax PSU currently running the following:

AMD Opteron 165 @ 2.7Ghz
4 x 500GB WD HDDs
Audigy Sound Card
DVD-RW Drive
4 120mm Fans

I am about to add a 8800GTX to this... will the power be alright?
 
The 500W Enermax is at the recommend limit, i.e. +12V = 32A. Therefore considering the number of HDs & fans you have might be pushing it :(
 
i would have said yes, but with 4 HDDs I'm not sure.

Based on what people ^ have said, I'd say it was worth a go, but that a higher rated PSU would probably be more efficient ;)
 
MeatLoaf said:
corsair 520w
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Reading the specs, that has almost an extra 10A on the combined +12V Rail compared to the Enermax.

What I'd recommend to the OP is maybe get the new 8800GTS. Seems to match the GTX performance in some areas BUT consumes less ;)
 
hp7909 said:
Reading the specs, that has almost an extra 10A on the combined +12V Rail compared to the Enermax.

What I'd recommend to the OP is maybe get the new 8800GTS. Seems to match the GTX performance in some areas BUT consumes less ;)
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The 520w has 40A :)
 
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