new power supply

parman7172 · 12-23-2007, 05:06 PM

I need a new power supply for my Evga 8600gts card. I read ceewi1's Power Recomendations for Video Cards and it listed an 8600 gts as a 350w with
18a. The package states a minimum system requirement of a 400w supply with a minimum of 26 amps on the +12 volt rail. To get the 26 amps do I add the total of all 12V rails and what is the difference between +12V & -12V rails? Thanks for the help in advance. D

StrangleHold · 12-23-2007, 05:09 PM

One way thats close is to take the watts on the +12 rails and divide by 12

12-23-2007, 05:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
parman7172 New Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 15	new power supply I need a new power supply for my Evga 8600gts card. I read ceewi1's Power Recomendations for Video Cards and it listed an 8600 gts as a 350w with 18a. The package states a minimum system requirement of a 400w supply with a minimum of 26 amps on the +12 volt rail. To get the 26 amps do I add the total of all 12V rails and what is the difference between +12V & -12V rails? Thanks for the help in advance. D

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12-23-2007, 05:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
StrangleHold Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In a realm of unknown Wonders Posts: 7,209	One way thats close is to take the watts on the +12 rails and divide by 12