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Old 07-29-2008, 08:05 PM   #1 (permalink)
f0r3v3r88
 
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Default so confuse and need help on video card requirements

my specs are
amd 3700 +
1 gig DDR
430W power supply with 6 pin model TR2 430NP thermaltake

i was going to buy this card here
Newegg.com - EVGA 256-P2-N761-AR GeForce 8600 GTS 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
i see price is pretty low after rebate


but i am not sure about the minimum power supply requires to run it

here's what's display on my thermaltake TR2 430NP
+3.3V ~ 28 amps
+5V ~ 30 amps
+12V ~ 18 amps
-5V ~ .5 amps
-12V ~ .8 amps
+5VSB ~ 2 amps

will i have enough to run this??? if not what do u recommend that my psu can handle?
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