PSU and Video Card

[FleeingPepper]

Hello, this is my first post, although I have been visiting Anandtech for some time reading articles and such. I am working on my second build, and I am wondering if the PSU I have picked out will power my video card. The video card apparently recommends at least 30a on the +12v rail. The PSU I am looking at getting has 15a on the first rail, and 17a on the second (or vice versa, either way 32a). I am wondering if this would be enough to power my entire system, since it only has 2a on the +12v to spare. I am thinking no, and will have the link to a second choice for my PSU, which I think will probably work.(?)

Video card: http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16814102061

First Choice PSU: http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16817189003

Other PSU if first isn't powerful enough: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817104954

 

[Icepick]

30A on the +12V rail refers to the total current output of the power supply taking all of the 12V rails into consideration. A power supply that can provide 15A and 17A on the two 12V lines (32A) is plenty for most systems. Either power supply will have no problem powering your system with the X1950pro that you selected. I'm not familiar with the XClio power supplies but, the Fortron 450W model is recommended frequently on this forum.

 

[FleeingPepper]

That's great! Thanks, and Xclio's parts are made by Channel Well, which is a reputable company making components that go into PSU's....I'm 90% sure. I've heard that that Xclio is good, but their GoodPower series aren't as high in quality as this one.

 

[PClark99]

I would probably take the fortron over the xclio, but either would do for what you need.

 

[Geomagick]

Either of those should be fine.