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08-14-2007, 12:10 AM
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|  Power supplies Ok, I'm kinda confused about power supplies. What is it that really matters about the power supply, watts, amps, etc.? because i'm looking toward getting a 8800GTS and wondering if i'd be able to keep my current power supply, therefore saving over $100
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08-14-2007, 12:13 AM
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  | Re: Power supplies Power supplies : They provide power for your computer components.  Well if you're planning to run an 8800GTS, plan to look for at least a 600W PSU. How much Watts does your current PSU have?
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08-14-2007, 12:13 AM
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| Re: Power supplies Wattage isn't a big deal. Amperage on the +12VDC and the +5VDC is the most important. For a 8800GTS, total amps on the +12VDC should be 30A
__________________  My computer uses 1.5A-load, .8A-idle, .65A-standby, .05A-turned off on 125V. "The spaces between your fingers were created so that another's could fill them in." Quote:
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08-14-2007, 12:14 AM
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__________________ My computer uses 1.5A-load, .8A-idle, .65A-standby, .05A-turned off on 125V. "The spaces between your fingers were created so that another's could fill them in." Quote:
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08-14-2007, 12:15 AM
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| Re: Power supplies Peter, so how does this tell you that it meets the requirements for the 8800GTS? Output +3.3V@20A,+5V@20A,+12V1@17A,+12V2@17A,-12V@0.8A, +5VSB@2.5A
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08-14-2007, 12:17 AM
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| Re: Power supplies the +12VDC should be total 30A or more
__________________ My computer uses 1.5A-load, .8A-idle, .65A-standby, .05A-turned off on 125V. "The spaces between your fingers were created so that another's could fill them in." Quote:
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08-14-2007, 12:19 AM
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| Re: Power supplies Output +3.3V@20A,+5V@20A,+12V1@17A,+12V2@17A,-12V@0.8A, +5VSB@2.5A That should be at least 30A? or, Output +3.3V@20A,+5V@20A,+12V1@17A,+12V2@17A,-12V@0.8A, +5VSB@2.5A Those 2 bolds adds up equals to 30A?
__________________ //phucng_10's WM\\//b1gapl's RCL\\ "If you buy something cheap, you'll always have to buy it twice." Going to stick with what I have, not going to upgrade. |
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08-14-2007, 12:20 AM
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| Re: Power supplies +12V1 + +12V2 = +12Vtotal = >30A
__________________ My computer uses 1.5A-load, .8A-idle, .65A-standby, .05A-turned off on 125V. "The spaces between your fingers were created so that another's could fill them in." Quote:
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08-14-2007, 12:21 AM
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| Re: Power supplies Oh now I get it, so that means my PSU meets the requirements for the 8800GTS?
__________________ //phucng_10's WM\\//b1gapl's RCL\\ "If you buy something cheap, you'll always have to buy it twice." Going to stick with what I have, not going to upgrade. |
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