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#1 yeah_28
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I am buying a new power supply and i'm not sure how to

notice the amperage on the 12v rail for my videocard,this are some specs of the 12Vina PSU:

Topower - 550W p5

12V1 12V2 (Voltage)

20A 20A (Max split current )

35A (Max combine current)

420W (Max combine power)

So this PSU has 20A or 35A for a videocard?

And also when a card recommends a 450W PSU,it means the max combine power of the 12V or the general wattage(550 in this case)?Thanks.

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#2 yeah_28
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Somebody???please,i think its a pretty dumb question for some people.
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#3 Random__Guy
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look on the side of the box it will say something like

12v+1 = 18a

12v+2=18a

just added them up and maybe minus a couple.

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#4 Random__Guy
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for the vidoe card requirments look on the side of the box for video card or google your card and find out what it needs
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#5 Random__Guy
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if theres only one 12v+ then ya probably
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#6 Random__Guy
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who cares what it says anyway, if it works and it doesn't lock up or spontaneous reboot then just go with it.
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#7 yeah_28
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Yeah,but with the PSU i have know it does have exactly those problems added with stupidly low performance
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#8 Random__Guy
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you could try a new psu but proformance problems is probably more related to the compnents you have installed.
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#9 Random__Guy
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besides psu
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#10 yeah_28
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I know that,but believe me,in my case its almost certain the PSU.
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#11 Random__Guy
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well i guess try a new psu then??