Fortron Bluestorm 500w and X2/7800gt

rufio

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Ive looked thru the stickeys and decided on this ps for my new system. Just want to get some validation.

Its gonna be a sff X2 3800+ system

My main question is will this be good for a high clocked 7800gt. Ive read that 7800gt SLI wants 34amp 12v rail, does that necessarily mean one 7800gt needs half of that "exactly"? The fortron has two 14a 12v rails and id like to OC to gtx speeds with an evga card. Im also planning to try and get the 3800+ to about 230+fsb using the ram from my currnet intel system. Its running at 220fsb now with my 250w shuttle power supply at stock voltages.

Basically, is this going to cut it for my needs, or should i look for a ps with a higher amp 12v?
 
rufio said:
Ive looked thru the stickeys and decided on this ps for my new system. Just want to get some validation.

Its gonna be a sff X2 3800+ system

My main question is will this be good for a high clocked 7800gt. Ive read that 7800gt SLI wants 34amp 12v rail, does that necessarily mean one 7800gt needs half of that "exactly"? The fortron has two 14a 12v rails and id like to OC to gtx speeds with an evga card. Im also planning to try and get the 3800+ to about 230+fsb using the ram from my currnet intel system. Its running at 220fsb now with my 250w shuttle power supply at stock voltages.

Basically, is this going to cut it for my needs, or should i look for a ps with a higher amp 12v?
Not enough for SLI. :(

SLI PSU's: http://www.hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1027898520&postcount=6
 
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