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techguy911   06-20-2008 at 10:12:41 PM

I intend to do lots of folding@home with my new gtx 280 it will be running 24/7

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/p [...] 672&catid=

Problem is im not sure it meets the 40a 12v spec because i can't find and specs but one would guess it would.


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njalterio   06-20-2008 at 10:15:38 PM
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It would be cutting it close. I would just put that $70 it costs towards a better power supply.

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techguy911   06-20-2008 at 10:25:42 PM
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You have to remember it will be just powering my video card so the full 400 watts in avail, the recommend a 550 watt ps for your whole system.

Problem is nobody but futureshop in my city carries ps and a rocketfish 700 does not look like it can cut it, it has 4 rails at 18A.

It does not exceed 245 watts at max load for the video card alone .


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geofelt   06-20-2008 at 10:44:21 PM
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The GTX280 needs a 6 pin and 8 pin psu cable. It looks to me like the fsp unit only provides two 6 pin connectors.

I would second the upgrade to an adequate PSU. The PC P&C silencer610 at $89 has 49 good amps.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817703005

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techguy911   06-20-2008 at 11:15:45 PM
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This is the new version they carry has 2 8 pin connectors 4 6 pin connectors.


Message edited by techguy911 on 06-20-2008 at 11:16:28 PM
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pcgamer12   06-20-2008 at 11:41:29 PM
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Get a real PSU. PCP&C 610W.

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rangers   06-20-2008 at 11:42:05 PM
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8pin power supply, in the words of nelson muntz ha ha

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morphaus   06-26-2008 at 11:03:48 PM
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Take a look at this m8..850 enough who knows http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfWd--ZHcAk

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