Hey guys,
I'm new to the forum, but after doing quite a bit of searching I can't seem to find an answer to my question.
In my current rig, I have an XFX Geforce 8800GT 512MB in an Antec Sonata III case with the default Earthwatts 500W PSU. I've had the GPU for about a year, and have had nothing but problems with it. It's factory overclocked, and I've had to use Riva Tuner to drop the clock speeds to spec, and I also have to run the fan at 100% pretty much constantly to keep the idle temps below 71 C. This seems to be getting worse, as I used to be able to play through Crysis, but now I can only run it for a couple minutes before the temp hits 89 and my presets shut the system down.
I am going to RMA the card, but in the mean time, I'd like to get a new one. I like the GTX 260 Core 216, but my worry is the amperage. Nvidia says they recommend 36Amps on the 12V rail, but with my Earthwatts having 17amps on each rail an a total output of 408W, it seems I'm two watts short at 34.
Does anyone know if I should be able to run this card on my system? Other than my 8800, the system has been rock solid, and I'm not overclocking anything and only running a single optical drive.
Thanks!
Moving to the PSU subforum
- AmberClad (Video Moderator)
I'm new to the forum, but after doing quite a bit of searching I can't seem to find an answer to my question.
In my current rig, I have an XFX Geforce 8800GT 512MB in an Antec Sonata III case with the default Earthwatts 500W PSU. I've had the GPU for about a year, and have had nothing but problems with it. It's factory overclocked, and I've had to use Riva Tuner to drop the clock speeds to spec, and I also have to run the fan at 100% pretty much constantly to keep the idle temps below 71 C. This seems to be getting worse, as I used to be able to play through Crysis, but now I can only run it for a couple minutes before the temp hits 89 and my presets shut the system down.
I am going to RMA the card, but in the mean time, I'd like to get a new one. I like the GTX 260 Core 216, but my worry is the amperage. Nvidia says they recommend 36Amps on the 12V rail, but with my Earthwatts having 17amps on each rail an a total output of 408W, it seems I'm two watts short at 34.
Does anyone know if I should be able to run this card on my system? Other than my 8800, the system has been rock solid, and I'm not overclocking anything and only running a single optical drive.
Thanks!
Moving to the PSU subforum
- AmberClad (Video Moderator)