Nov 24, 2007 #1 D dave09 n00b Joined Nov 24, 2007 Messages 3 I've got an Antec SmartBlue 350w with 21A on the 12v rails. Would that be enough to power the HD3850?
I've got an Antec SmartBlue 350w with 21A on the 12v rails. Would that be enough to power the HD3850?
Nov 24, 2007 #2 C Croak [H]ard|Gawd Joined Apr 16, 2006 Messages 1,138 Yes, it's easier on power than just about any quality GPU made in the last couple years.
Nov 24, 2007 #3 H hardc0re Gawd Joined Sep 19, 2006 Messages 869 it's maximum draw is 95 watts (heavy use) , idles around 20-30 watts.
Nov 24, 2007 #4 D dave09 n00b Joined Nov 24, 2007 Messages 3 hardc0re said: it's maximum draw is 95 watts (heavy use) , idles around 20-30 watts. Click to expand... But is the 21A on the 12v rail enough? That's what I'm worried about.
hardc0re said: it's maximum draw is 95 watts (heavy use) , idles around 20-30 watts. Click to expand... But is the 21A on the 12v rail enough? That's what I'm worried about.
Nov 24, 2007 #5 C Croak [H]ard|Gawd Joined Apr 16, 2006 Messages 1,138 dave09 said: But is the 21A on the 12v rail enough? That's what I'm worried about. Click to expand... Yes.
dave09 said: But is the 21A on the 12v rail enough? That's what I'm worried about. Click to expand... Yes.
Nov 24, 2007 #6 D dave09 n00b Joined Nov 24, 2007 Messages 3 Croak said: Yes. Click to expand... Thanks, at least I don't have to buy another power supply now.
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