How does my PSU stack up?

[Deleted member 4644]

I have an Enermax 485W dual rail noisetaker.

I think this is the model: http://www.enermax.com.tw/engl...t_Display1.asp?PrID=22

Specs lower on the page.

How would that do with a 2900 or 8800 series card?

I am running a 4200 X2 and 3x hard drives. Sound Blaster and 2x Optical drives.

 

[Deleted member 4644]

Anyone, please?

 

[JEDIYoda]

My own opinion your pushing the upper limit of that PSU!!!
That particular PSU would not be my first choice!

IMO you can do much better!!

Look at the Corsair brand for starters. Sometimes you can find some good deals!!

Peace!!

 

[Zap]

Originally posted by: Deleted member 4644
I have an Enermax 485W dual rail noisetaker.

How would that do with a 2900 or 8800 series card?

I am running a 4200 X2 and 3x hard drives. Sound Blaster and 2x Optical drives.

If you linked to the right unit, it can put out 32A combined for +12v. I'd say that is sufficient for any single GPU. Enermax has usually been pretty decent for quality and output. The major knocks against them are usually for low efficiency and re-using older designs. If you were buying new, perhaps there are better choices. However, you seem to already own this PSU, so may as well keep using it.

 

[JEDIYoda]

Originally posted by: Zap

Originally posted by: Deleted member 4644
I have an Enermax 485W dual rail noisetaker.

How would that do with a 2900 or 8800 series card?

I am running a 4200 X2 and 3x hard drives. Sound Blaster and 2x Optical drives.

If you linked to the right unit, it can put out 32A combined for +12v. I'd say that is sufficient for any single GPU. Enermax has usually been pretty decent for quality and output. The major knocks against them are usually for low efficiency and re-using older designs. If you were buying new, perhaps there are better choices. However, you seem to already own this PSU, so may as well keep using it.

I`m sorry I was not aware he already owned it!!
Keep using it!!

peace!!