Power Supply sufficient?

[Moe747]

Hi, I have a 9800GTX+ from BFG and am wondering whether or not a 400W Seasonic power supply would suffice. It has two +12v rails each at 17 amps to combine to a max total of 34 Amps. Also if it is compatible how would I go about installing it. I already have a Molex to 6 Pin power adapter, do I just connect it to any molex connector?

Link to PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...78&cm_re=400W_seasonic-_-17-151-078-_-Product

 

[WR2]

Hello Moe747;

That PSU actually has 30Amps +12V. Look at the label. The Max Combined 12+ is 360watts (360watts divided by 12volts = 30Amps).
The 9800GTX+ recommendation is 450Watts and 24Amps +12v. You're in good shape for your system running the 9800GTX+.
Use the Molex to PCI-e adapter for the 2nd PCI-e power connector.

 

[Moe747]

Thanks for the info also how about over clocking? Would I be able to do that or is it best that I stay at stock.

 

[Moe747]

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[WR2]

Is your BFG 9800GTX+ one of the factory overclocked models?

 

[Moe747]

Is your BFG 9800GTX+ one of the factory overclocked models?

Yeah, It has OC written on the box.

 

[WR2]

The BFG site recommends a 470w PSU with 26Amps +12.
What else are you using that PSU to power in your system?

 

[Moe747]

Sorry for the long time. Just a Amd Athlon II, 500GB HDD, 2GB ram, case fan. That's pretty much it.

 

[WR2]

You have a pretty lightly loaded system all in all.
No problem with going ahead and trying some overclocking.

 

[Moe747]

Thanks for your assistance, it helped me a lot.