Quick PSU question

You've got a 14A rail and a 15A rail, meaning you can get approx 180W for a GPU (assuming the second is the GPU rail and there's no limit placed on that rail by the CPU 12V rail).

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Cheers, bear with me here I'm a bit green round the gills with PSU's.

Does this mean I have a possible 29A to use? I'm thinking of buyuing a 8800GTS and just wondering if this would be sufficient?
 
29A that needs to be split between all the components that use the 12v rail, cpu included. the gts as i recall draws around 170w at full pelt (and around 200 for the gtx) so honestly, no. i wouldnt trust it. I have to suggest you get a decent psu first. id be looking at a more modern psu rated at ~500w, ideally the corsair 520w which is capable of delivering 40a on the 12v rail.
 
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