Hello I just purchased an evga 8800 GT 512mb Video card (after seeing it on sale at future shop for like $169) I have this running in an Antec 1050b case with 3 fans ,with an asus M2N-E Mobo, with 3 gigs of DDR2 running at 667mhz , 2x 320 gig HDs , 2 DVD burners and an Amd x2 4800@2.7 , with a SB A card , I also have about 6-7 different usb capable items (usb sticks , HD for back up and card reader ) Previously before this card I had an Asus 1950 Pro in the system for about a year with no problems. The question I have now will my antec Smart Power 500 be able to handle the strain of the new card ? I plan on throwing in another 500 gig HD in a couple of days and I dont want my HD to die on me and fry everything !! On my box of the 8800 GT it says that I need a 400 watt PS with a minimum of 26 amps on the +12 volt rail and on my ps its says that " +12v1 giving me 17a and +12v2 giving me 19a" can I combined these #S or do I need a new PS ? I was planing on getting one anywaz when I moved to a phenom after the price drop . Any help would be appreciated , i have included the link of my psu from the Antec website . Thank in advance !!!
http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=26500
http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=26500