question about a psu

[Pershing121]

will this psu be able to power a 9800 gt that requires a 400 watt psu and 28 amps on 12V rail(s)?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817174035

 

[WR2]

That "430watt" is actually a 380w PSU. The max continuous power output is 380watts and the peak rating is 430.
And its max +12v output is 23amps and not the 28amps you were hoping to see.

It might power a system with a 9600GT but I sure don't feel good about recommending that PSU.

Corsair 400CX $35 after $20 rebate PLUS Additional 20% savings w/ promo code "EXTRA20", ends 12/18 with free shipping.
30amps for +12v. Better and less expensive to boot!!

 

[PsyKhiqZero]

Actually graphics card manufactures over state the power requriements for their cards. It might run it if HIPRO PSU can actually produce the 380watts and the 23a. I've read that a full system with a 9800gt only really uses under 300 watts of power.

If you haven't aready bought that power supply I would definately get the corsair WR2 recommended.

 

[Narr]

Yeah try going for 500watts, just to be safe.

 

[Pershing121]

the one recommended is only 400.

 

[mi1ez]

What other components do you have? How many HDD? Dual or Quad? OC?

The 400W Corsair should be fine for a single HDD, dual core, and no OCing.

I would be wary of the Hipro at the best of times, let alone close to it's limit.

 

[Pershing121]

what about this psu?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182159

would it have more amps and power a 9800 gt better than the corsair?

 

[WR2]

Corsair 30amps +12v and 3yr warranty.
Rosewill 31amps +12v and 1yr warranty.

"power a 9800GT better" ?? No, effectively the same.