GTX 285

[verdugo]

I want to get the GTX 285 video card and was wondering if my Seasonic M12 600 watts is enough for this power hungry video card.

 

[The_Blood_Raven]

Full system specs need to be listed, but it should.

 

[Silverion77]

^^exactly...

but unless ur system is crazy u should be perfectly fine

 

[verdugo]

Windows XP, dfi X48, Seagate 320gb HD, E8400 with original fan, two 120mm fans one 80mm and a X1950 Pro. Also a Plextor 716 sa. The one thing I notice is my 12v rails only put out 18amps. Is this a problem ?

 

[The_Blood_Raven]

It puts out a lot more than 18A, more like 50-60A (the rails don't just add up). That is a kick ass power supply you have there, you will be perfectly fine.

 

[verdugo]

About the 12v rails, I'm not good at understanding all this amps and voltages stuff, that's what's in the power supply box. Your numbers ( 50-60A ) seem a little high though.

 

[Silverion77]

Just check the wattage provided on the 12v rail (should be in specs) and then divide by 12. That will give u ur amps

Edit: where did my sig go?!?!

 

[The_Blood_Raven]

No it is honestly around 50A. Multiple rail power supplies must give out more amps than single rail power supplies.

You have 4 rails and each gives 18A if you added them then you would get 72A. The real available amperage is around 25-30% less than that.

Edit: It actually tells you on the PSU itself, 48A: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ShowImage.aspx?CurImage=17-151-030-22.jpg&Image=17-151-030-18.jpg%2c17-151-030-19.jpg%2c17-151-030-20.jpg%2c17-151-030-21.jpg%2c17-151-030-22.jpg%2c17-151-030-23.jpg%2c17-151-030-07.jpg%2c17-151-030-24.jpg%2c17-151-030-25.jpg%2c17-151-030-26.jpg%2c17-151-030-27.jpg&S7ImageFlag=0&WaterMark=1&Item=N82E16817151030&Depa=0&Description=SeaSonic%20M12%20SS-600HM%20600W%20Power%20Supply

 

[verdugo]

I see. I was looking at the small number only. Thanks a lot.

 

[The_Blood_Raven]

Np bro, enjoy the GTX 285.