2 rail PSU and X1950PRO

[donlightbody]

Ok, this Antec Basiq 500 has two 12 volt rails, 18A each. The sapphire Radeon X1950 PRO AGP has 2 molex connectors and the recommendation is 30A. Do I supply each of these connections on the card from seperate rails to equal 36A? Not certain if I understand this right. Thanks.

 

[John]

http://forums.anandtech.com/me...128455&highlight_key=y

Why did you end up choosing the Basiq? 30A is for the entire system and not just the video card. Just plug it in and go.

 

[donlightbody]

I went for the Basiq just because it's on sale at Circuit City right now for $44 and it appears to be pretty good, not the best but for the money it will be fine. I don't have much running to worry about. P4 2.26 512MB RAM 80GB seagate, a DVDRW audigy 2zs. Has been doing fine untill i put in the X1950, about 2 or 3 min of anything 3D and the vid goes black. I just want the Radeon to be happy. I found cheifmax 680w 38A for $29 but I'm kinda scared of that deal. Thanks for the info.

 

[mpilchfamily]

Just keep in mind the amperage rating for each rail is the max rated amperage each rail can handle and not what it actually receives.