Friday, May 14, 2010

Does anyone know the amp rating on the 12v system for a PA806 computer case with power supply.?

The only thing that I know is the the power supply is rated at 500watts. I need to know what the amperage is to determine what video cards I can put in my computer.Does anyone know the amp rating on the 12v system for a PA806 computer case with power supply.?
It is most likely similar to this:





Linkworld LPK2-30-P4 500W http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as鈥?/a>


rated for +12v@20A http://c1.neweggimages.com/NeweggImage/p鈥?/a>





most case-bundled units are mis-labeled and rated with max/peak wattage/current values that are misleading, it may not hold that 20A value for over a split-second before it shuts down or worse, causes the unit to fail. I would not put a load of over 60% on units of this type since it may put the hardware at risk.





Before you consider an upgrade, consider a reliable power supply such as this one





SeaSonic SS-300ES 300W http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as鈥?/a>


+12v@288w/24A http://c1.neweggimages.com/NeweggImage/p鈥?/a>





At least with this unit you know your limits, and is more capable than the generic 500w since it is both properly rated and made by a known reliable brand.








cheers

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