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#1 StaticFriction
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Im trying to choose a psu for a comp im building and i am trying to decide how much is enough. The gpu will be a 8800 gts which recommends at least 400 W and 26A on the +12V rail. my confusing is on the 26A. what kind of psu has that many amps on one rail? can anyone help clear this up for me?
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#2 sstravisd
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#3 353535355353535
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It doesn't all have to be on one rail

some PSUs have more than 2 12V rails. They combine with the loss of a few amps

this one surely would be able to power even an 8800 GTX or an HD2900XT

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#4 Empirefrtw
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I heard epower isnt that good fo a psu maker as many would suggest here you should get a high quality psu for example the corsairs.