18 amps on a 12 volt line good enough for a 9600?

Some people say it isn't, I have a 450 watt power unit, and I want to know if a 9600 geforce can run on an 18 amp 12 volt line?

What PSU do you have?

Is this card going into the system from your profile?

A lot of people say don't spend too little on a PSU. However msyelf, I've seen this one before. I've heard good reviews on it, but realize you could be taking a chance on it.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817339001

The specs look ok, but I've never used this brand before. Though for that price, being I'm usually on a budget myself, I've considered trying it. Though Antec or another brand might be a better choice. Myself, I've learned if you go too cheap, you can mess your system up bad though if you have too cheap of a PSU. But again, I'm tempted b/c of the reviews. It's up to you though. But for 20-30 bucks more you can do better if you have the $$.

Also, that 8800gs, they've got one that is 140 with 30 dollar mail in rebate. Again, on that PSU, I can't say for sure it's enough, but I think it would be a lot better than the 450 watter you have now. Also, it does not look like it has the 6 pin connector. So you'd probably need an adapter or and some y cables if you want to try that PSU.

Also, there is this PSU....

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817371006

Does not look bad either, has all the connections you would need looks like, but it's not showing as good of ratings on the 12v+ lines and what not. However, the brand is more reputable. So you kind of have to decide what you want, or if you want to try the other. Myself, I dunno. I like the price on the one. and honestly, they've got another one that's almost the same as the cheaper one, same company, ratings look similar but it's like 23-24. Just it's a regular grey

Here's the really cheap one...looks close to same specs as the other cheap one I showed you, but you don't get a power cord or anything, just the PSU being that it's OEM. But you could reuse your old power cord.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817339009

However if you go with the cheaper ones, you'd probably need one of these....

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6812887001

and maybe one or 2 of these depending how many devices you have that take the molex connector. Because the one adapter says it will take 2. Also, I think they only give you one sata connector. So I don't know if you have more than 1 sata device. Something else to think about as well. So you kinda see where you sacrifice on the cheaper PSU. Again, it's your call if you want to take a chance or spend more. Just do your research carefully.

Also, keep in mind the one unit is only rated at 75% efficiency, the antec is rated for 80%.

I agree on the Earthwatts 430W. 30 amps on the 12v are enough to power almost any single card; no problems with the 8800GS or 9600GT. I've used loads of them without issues.

Consider the evga 8800GS for $119 AR. (cheaper of the two evga)http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Description=8800gs

I have the cheaper of the two XFX, and while great for the money, the fan does spin 100% all the time while the evga is variable speed (quieter at idle.) It's not terribly loud, but for $10 more I'd take the evga instead. And it makes up for it's lower clocked core with higher clocked mem. Any of them are great for the money though.

Great, I'm starting to debate with myself. ONE suggestion of an 8800 and a Power supply which = no more than $170 after any Mail in rebate.

OR just a 9600.

well then, I think I know what I'm ordering, the first PSU on the list, the 8800 GS, and the converter.

Edit: I don't need the converter according to the reviews!

May have a little slowdown, hopefully not too much though, it would be about the same bandwidth as the old AGP slots. Let me know if that power supply does well or not, b/c I have considered that PSU as well. Also, if you are willing to spend a little more, they do have an overclocked version of the 8800 gs that should be as fast, maybe a little faster in some things than the 9600 gt.

Yeah, no performance difference really. Check this out and you can see 8x/8x SLI keeps up with 16x/16x SLI in gaming. This review convinced me to save money and go with a 650i mobo.

edit: oops, a link would help: http://www.techspot.com/review/45- [...] page4.html

Depends is it a dual rail or just a single rail? I have a dual rail 500W TT Purepower with 14A on Rail 1 and 15A on Rail 2 and it runs my 8800GT with 4x1GB RAM and E2180 OC to 3Ghz just fine. If that is a single rail however I would doubt it.(Picked mine up for about $25 After a rebate at the Egg)

Should be, 30amps.

You're still good with the EA 430.

Oh, the Corsair VX-450 will certainly power your system; that is one of the highest quality power supplies on the market.

The Antec EA 430 is no slouch however, and it will also easily power your rig.

If I were in you position I would choose the EA 430; perfection is the enemy of good enough.

damn, I cant use the earthwatts, it's too expensive.

I bought the first PSU you guys gave me, and the 9600! Eagerly awaiting it's arrival!