[Usnaucoin]

I am doing research, and the graphics card i bought (BFG Technologies NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX+ BFGR981024GTXPOCE) needs a 475w power supply, with a 12v rating of 26A or more according to newegg, and can't figure out this 12v rating thing, so I was wondering if someone can tell me if a Dynex 520W WATT ATX CPU Power Supply will cut it.

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Hi Usnaucoin and

You are wise to be concerned with power!

Unfortunately, Dynex, a Best Buy "house brand" does not do a good job of publishing their specifications.

I suspect that supply is adequate - but just barely and that would also depend on what else that PSU is powering (number of RAM sticks, drives, CPU, etc.).

If me, I would want to feed my new hardware good, clean, stable food and I would buy a new PSU from a reputable makers. I like Corsair and Antec. And I would get in the neighborhood of 600 - 650W or larger and I would make use it is 80 Plus certified. There's also a good chance that Dynex does not have all the necessary power connections for the new card. A new PSU most likely will.

[Digerati]

Hi Usnaucoin and

You are wise to be concerned with power!

Unfortunately, Dynex, a Best Buy "house brand" does not do a good job of publishing their specifications.

I suspect that supply is adequate - but just barely and that would also depend on what else that PSU is powering (number of RAM sticks, drives, CPU, etc.).

If me, I would want to feed my new hardware good, clean, stable food and I would buy a new PSU from a reputable makers. I like Corsair and Antec. And I would get in the neighborhood of 600 - 650W or larger and I would make use it is 80 Plus certified. There's also a good chance that Dynex does not have all the necessary power connections for the new card. A new PSU most likely will.