Hello i have 8800 GTS 320 Super clocked card, and i know the power requirements says at least a 400 watt PSU and 26amp +12v current. But im useing a Cooler Master 430 watt PSU with 19amp on the +12v rail.But im useing the adapter that plugs into 2 molex plugs. so by useing the adapter for the molex connectors dose that not concern itself with the +12v rail? i think the molex connection is +5v corect? or maybe its +3.3v ? but either way for my PSU the +5v outputs 32amp, and the +3.3v outputs 25amp. So im a bit confused as to how many amps im acually getting to the card by useing the 2 molex conections instead of the dedicated +12v rail. My system seems to be running fine so far.Games seem to run ok,but it seems it could be better though,maybe because the card isnt getting enough amps? and how bad would it be to use the card if in fact my PSU is rated at only 19amp on the +12v side? Unless of course my previous question about the 2 molex connectors would give it either 32amp or 24amp? And is useing a dedicated PCI-X +12v connector better than the 2 molex connectors? I just dont want to stress my video card and i want to get the most performance out if it. Im haveing no BSOD or sudden restarts or anything,yet anyways, i havent tried to stress the card that much. I thank you for the help and apologize for the winded letter. My system specs are as follows. i just dont want to stress,fry my card,cpu,mobo a couple months down the line
Opteron 170 dual core 2gig
2 hard drives 1 IDE 7200rpm 1 SATA 3G
DVD Burner
Sound blaster Audigy SE
ASUS A8N-VM-CSM MOBO
4 USB devices
Opteron 170 dual core 2gig
2 hard drives 1 IDE 7200rpm 1 SATA 3G
DVD Burner
Sound blaster Audigy SE
ASUS A8N-VM-CSM MOBO
4 USB devices