J jonny_uk Fully Optimized Messages 2,417 Location uk Oct 29, 2007 #1 My friend wants to upgrade to one of the above cards but his Seasonic 600w psu has got two 12v rails with 18amps on each, is this sufficient ?
My friend wants to upgrade to one of the above cards but his Seasonic 600w psu has got two 12v rails with 18amps on each, is this sufficient ?
OP OP J jonny_uk Fully Optimized Messages 2,417 Location uk Oct 29, 2007 #2 lol i cant believe how long this post has been here yet nobody knows the answer! come on theres loads of people with 8800's on here
lol i cant believe how long this post has been here yet nobody knows the answer! come on theres loads of people with 8800's on here
Toryn In Runtime Messages 170 Oct 29, 2007 #3 According to Newegg: System Requirements: Minimum 400W or greater system power supply (with 12V current rating of 26A) So, yes?
According to Newegg: System Requirements: Minimum 400W or greater system power supply (with 12V current rating of 26A) So, yes?
OP OP J jonny_uk Fully Optimized Messages 2,417 Location uk Oct 29, 2007 #4 Toryn said: According to Newegg: System Requirements: Minimum 400W or greater system power supply (with 12V current rating of 26A) So, yes? Click to expand... so you add the 2 18's together then? you can do that?
Toryn said: According to Newegg: System Requirements: Minimum 400W or greater system power supply (with 12V current rating of 26A) So, yes? Click to expand... so you add the 2 18's together then? you can do that?
Toryn In Runtime Messages 170 Oct 29, 2007 #5 iirc, the total amps is 36A pulled across 2 rails, each running 18A. So yes, the total Amps are 36, more then needed.
iirc, the total amps is 36A pulled across 2 rails, each running 18A. So yes, the total Amps are 36, more then needed.
L lazer_viking In Runtime Messages 471 Oct 29, 2007 #6 Yes, that's why the card has two power slots so it can take advantage of more than one rail.
OP OP J jonny_uk Fully Optimized Messages 2,417 Location uk Oct 29, 2007 #7 Ahh but im pretty sure its only the GTX that has 2 power connectors, the GTS only has one doesnt it? so that would mean technically he wouldnt have enough power if the card doesnt allow for 2 connections?
Ahh but im pretty sure its only the GTX that has 2 power connectors, the GTS only has one doesnt it? so that would mean technically he wouldnt have enough power if the card doesnt allow for 2 connections?
veedubfreak Golden Master Messages 6,979 Oct 29, 2007 #8 The gts is only 26A on the 12 volt rail so it will be plenty.
Ste Do not Stare at my Avatar Messages 9,578 Location Upon Gleaning Infinity Oct 29, 2007 #9 People forget that the Amperage suggestion is not for the Card alone. Rather the entire System + the card. (Unless otherwise explicitely stated)
People forget that the Amperage suggestion is not for the Card alone. Rather the entire System + the card. (Unless otherwise explicitely stated)
D dario03 Fully Optimized Messages 2,078 Oct 29, 2007 #10 Is your friend aware of the new 8800gt? I would buy that since its really close to gtx and cheaper than a gts.
Is your friend aware of the new 8800gt? I would buy that since its really close to gtx and cheaper than a gts.