Can I swap these PSUs?

[VivienM]

I currently have two rigs.

Rig #1:
Asus P5W DH Deluxe
C2D E6600
8800GT
2 HDs
Seasonic S12 500W

Rig #2:
Asus P5QL-E
C2Q Q8300 (just added)
7900GT
1 HD
Seasonic S12 380W (which is probably cutting it close - at the time I bought the PSU, the rig was a hotburst 478 Deleron with a 6200...)

(no overclocking on either)

Now, after adding the quad core CPU to #2, I want to replace its video card with a 5850 or 5770 (still can't decide which). I'm guessing the 380W PSU would never handle those.

So, my question - can I swap the 380W and 500W PSUs and have both rigs running happily? Or do I need to buy a new PSU for #2 so #1 can keep its 500W?

 

[HOOfan 1]

your original idea should work fine.

 

[VivienM]

I've been looking up specs and stuff, it looks like my 500W only does 17A and 16A on the 12V. Is that really good enough for a 5850?

 

[HOOfan 1]

Yes, if you aren't overclocking it is fine. If it is like most Seasonics from that era, it actually is a single rail unit advertised as a dual rail unit.

 

[Leopoldp]

Yes, if you aren't overclocking it is fine. If it is like most Seasonics from that era, it actually is a single rail unit advertised as a dual rail unit.

+1 overlocking it you must buy a new PSU.

 

[TemjinGold]

+1 overlocking it you must buy a new PSU.

I seriously doubt that if the PSU is fairly new. My system is OCed and I've got plenty of room on my PSU.

 

[VivienM]

I seriously doubt that if the PSU is fairly new. My system is OCed and I've got plenty of room on my PSU.

We're talking 4 year old PSUs here...

 

[TemjinGold]

Ahh didn't know as you never once mentioned that.