do i need to upgrade

[KaCaBUla]

i currently own an antec smartpower 500watt ps. the +12 rails combined have 36amps is it going to be enough for a 7950gx2 or do i need to upgrade.

 

[foxnews]

gee, that is alot more than you need.

 

[_Korruption_]

You have only the 7950GX2 in your computer? How about some complete specifications?

 

[davidhammock200]

i currently own an antec smartpower 500watt ps. the +12 rails combined have 36amps is it going to be enough for a 7950gx2 or do i need to upgrade.

The SP500W doesNOT have +12V@36A, but it "should" still be enough for a 7950X2, in an otherwise stock system.

 

[KaCaBUla]

ok heres what i have in it aswell


dfi-lanparty sli -d
amd 64-4000+ oc 2900mhz
2gb ocz gtx ram
3HDD 1x 160 sata 1x 200 pata 1x300 sata
xfi plat.

 

[davidhammock200]

ok heres what i have in it aswell


dfi-lanparty sli -d
amd 64-4000+ oc 2900mhz
2gb ocz gtx ram
3HDD 1x 160 sata 1x 200 pata 1x300 sata
xfi plat.

OK, lets go up to an Antec Trio/HE 550W, Corsair 520W or a Silverstone Zeus ST56ZF (560W).

All of these also have some headroom for additional upgrades.