[SOLVED] Quick question about a 480W PSU

cokerice · 08-10-2008, 09:48 PM

Hey all. I just had a quick question..would a 480W PSU be able to support 2x 8600GT cards runnin in SLI? also if it helps I have an AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ runnin about 3.02ghz. Sorry if i seem to not know what im talking about..i really dont know much about PSU's and such.

Houndog777 · 08-10-2008, 09:52 PM

Hi Cokerice,

No.

Have a look here...........
http://www.slizone.com/object/slizone_build_psu.html

cokerice · 08-10-2008, 10:02 PM

Ugh. thank you for your help. so you would recommend replacing this immediatley correct?

**peterhuang913** · 08-10-2008, 10:43 PM

That isn't enough.

Houndog777 · 08-11-2008, 03:21 AM

Hello Cokerice,
Are you already running in SLI with a 480W? Bad idea my friend, if you are.
A weak power supply can damage ALL of your components.

Use a single card until you can afford or obtain a quality supply that will give you the correct power.

Reading this will help you understand the power requirements of different computer builds.....
Power Supply Information and Selection

If you are still unsure, ask, and we will try to explain.

cokerice · 08-11-2008, 08:57 AM

Is there any maximum amount of power output i should be aware of? and how do you determine how much is distributed between the 12v rails?

Houndog777 · 08-11-2008, 09:53 AM

Max power?
You're PC will only draw what it needs.

There's a sticker on your power supply that tells you how much power is availabe on each rail.

cokerice · 08-11-2008, 10:36 AM

Oh ok. so I was reading the PS information and selection you linked me and I was wondering where do i fall under those 4 categories? The high end power gaming class or the power desktop computer class? im just not sure.

Houndog777 · 08-11-2008, 11:00 AM

Hi
I'd say the Power Desktop Class!

cokerice · 08-11-2008, 11:25 AM

Cool thanks for your help Houndog! Just one more question to bother ya with though haha. What would you say about this 600 watt powering my system? I found out that my friend has one of these at his house that he doesn't use. Im just wondering if that may cut it..or where do you think that stands?

http://tinyurl.com/PP600-PSU

Houndog777 · 08-11-2008, 11:53 AM

Hi,
YES
I've read a couple of good reviews of that company. Seems they're just new on the scene.

cokerice · 08-11-2008, 09:05 PM

So yes it is okay to use for the time being?

Houndog777 · 08-12-2008, 02:22 AM

Hi,
YES

cokerice · 08-12-2008, 07:30 PM

Thanks for all your help Houndog777. Appreciate it much.

08-10-2008, 09:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
cokerice Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 7 OS: XP Service Pack 3	[SOLVED] Quick question about a 480W PSU Hey all. I just had a quick question..would a 480W PSU be able to support 2x 8600GT cards runnin in SLI? also if it helps I have an AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ runnin about 3.02ghz. Sorry if i seem to not know what im talking about..i really dont know much about PSU's and such.

08-10-2008, 09:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
Houndog777 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 2,683 OS: XPpro sp3 My System	Re: Quick question about a 480W PSU Hi Cokerice, No. Have a look here........... http://www.slizone.com/object/slizone_build_psu.html

08-10-2008, 10:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
cokerice Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 7 OS: XP Service Pack 3	Re: Quick question about a 480W PSU Ugh. thank you for your help. so you would recommend replacing this immediatley correct?

08-10-2008, 10:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
peterhuang913 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 946 OS: XP Home SP2	Re: Quick question about a 480W PSU That isn't enough.

08-11-2008, 03:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
Houndog777 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 2,683 OS: XPpro sp3 My System	Re: Quick question about a 480W PSU Hello Cokerice, Are you already running in SLI with a 480W? Bad idea my friend, if you are. A weak power supply can damage ALL of your components. Use a single card until you can afford or obtain a quality supply that will give you the correct power. Reading this will help you understand the power requirements of different computer builds..... Power Supply Information and Selection If you are still unsure, ask, and we will try to explain.

08-11-2008, 08:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
cokerice Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 7 OS: XP Service Pack 3	Re: Quick question about a 480W PSU Is there any maximum amount of power output i should be aware of? and how do you determine how much is distributed between the 12v rails?

08-11-2008, 09:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
Houndog777 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 2,683 OS: XPpro sp3 My System	Re: Quick question about a 480W PSU Max power? You're PC will only draw what it needs. There's a sticker on your power supply that tells you how much power is availabe on each rail.

08-11-2008, 10:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
cokerice Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 7 OS: XP Service Pack 3	Re: Quick question about a 480W PSU Oh ok. so I was reading the PS information and selection you linked me and I was wondering where do i fall under those 4 categories? The high end power gaming class or the power desktop computer class? im just not sure.

08-11-2008, 11:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
Houndog777 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 2,683 OS: XPpro sp3 My System	Re: Quick question about a 480W PSU Hi I'd say the Power Desktop Class!

08-11-2008, 11:25 AM	#10 (permalink)
cokerice Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 7 OS: XP Service Pack 3	Re: Quick question about a 480W PSU Cool thanks for your help Houndog! Just one more question to bother ya with though haha. What would you say about this 600 watt powering my system? I found out that my friend has one of these at his house that he doesn't use. Im just wondering if that may cut it..or where do you think that stands? http://tinyurl.com/PP600-PSU

08-11-2008, 11:53 AM	#11 (permalink)
Houndog777 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 2,683 OS: XPpro sp3 My System	Re: Quick question about a 480W PSU Hi, YES I've read a couple of good reviews of that company. Seems they're just new on the scene.

08-11-2008, 09:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
cokerice Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 7 OS: XP Service Pack 3	Re: Quick question about a 480W PSU So yes it is okay to use for the time being?

08-12-2008, 02:22 AM	#13 (permalink)
Houndog777 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 2,683 OS: XPpro sp3 My System	Re: Quick question about a 480W PSU Hi, YES

08-12-2008, 07:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
cokerice Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 7 OS: XP Service Pack 3	Re: Quick question about a 480W PSU Thanks for all your help Houndog777. Appreciate it much.