PS for 9600GT

[MikefrMd]

Hi,

I would like to know if my current power supply can handle a 9600GT card which draws 95w max.....I currenty have a FSP Saga 400watt with these current ratings:

+3.3V@22A, +5V@21A, +12V1@18A, +12V2@16A, -12V@0.3A, +5VSB@2A

The cards website says it needs a 400 watt with a +12v and a current rating of 26amps.....not sure if I combine the+12V1 and the +12V2 which would be more then 26amps.

I onlly have a AMD Athlon X2 5200+ one Sata hard drive, one DVDRW drive and 2 stocks of DDR2 in the case.

Thanks,

Mike

 

[WR2]

Look on the label for the "Max Combined Power" for the +12V1 and +12V2. Divide that wattage number by 12 and that's your +12V amperage.
Since you're not maxing out your CPU and other +12V power draw components you should have enough power.

 

[MikefrMd]

I just read the label and it says 276w for the 12volt....which come out 23amps.....3 less then what the card recommends as minimum.


Thanks for the reply

 

[WR2]

Your label probably looks like this? I saw that you mentioned "+12V1@18A, +12V2@16A"

You should also note that the total power rating is 350watts
with a peak power of 400watts. So the model number is misleading even if the label is correct.

 

[MikefrMd]

Thats the one WR2,,,,do you think it will get the job done or do I need to upgrade.

I did remember I have a new Ultra 500 watt home that I basically got for free...it was one of those where it cost me $40 and I got a $40 rebate. I have to check the label on that one.

Mike

 

[MikefrMd]

Here's the one I have.....says 28amps on the 12 volt line

http://ultraproducts.com/product_details.php?cPath=59&pPath=369&productID=369

 

[theAnimal]

Either one should be fine, the FSP is probably a better quality PSU.

 

[DiscoDuck]

I would use the FSP, the gpu manufacturer's claim for required power are somewhat over-inflated to ensure compatibility and reliability. The high wattage race for PSU's has gotten out of control for bugdet gamer rigs.

 

[MikefrMd]

Thanks Duck and Animal......I agree that the FSP is a well made supply....even looks better made then the Ultra.