will this psu be enough

[betoh]

Can a Thermaltake TR2 430w power an 8800GTS?

I know that the 8800gts needs at least a 400W system power supply (with 12V current rating of 26A). This one only has 18A.But I think the 26a is recommended not 100% necessary but im not really sure.

Can this psu run it?

Thanks

 

[John]

18A*12V=216W

Since the GTS can draw anywhere from 120W-150W that only leaves ~70W on the 12V rail for the rest of the system. What other components are in your rig? I'd recommend that you not use the TT and purchase a current generation quality psu with a 3-5 yr. warranty.

Examples under $100 that are typically recommended:

Antec EarthWatts 430 or 500
Corsair 450VX or 520HX

 

[betoh]

I have a core 2 duo E6400
2gb ddr2 667
wd se16 250gb hdd
a dvd burner

and atm a 7600gt and want to upgrde to 8800gts and thats my current psu...

so i have to get a new one then?

 

[PurdueRy]

I would

 

[jawknee530]

is there a place where I can look up how many watts a certain video card would pull off a 12v rail?

 

[Laminator]

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