I very confused about what psu to buy. I am a first time builder and need a little help as to what +12V means. I am also trying to buy a 8800gt and it requires 26a on the 12v rail. The power supply I am looking at is the Rosewill RP600V2-S-SL 600W SLI Ready. Would it be compatible? PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182032 +3.3@30A,+5V@55A,+12V1@19A,+12V2@19A,-12V@1A,+5V SB@2.5A Also what is the -12@1a used for?
i'm sure other members would say that you should stay away from rosewill units. they are said to be crappy. for a 8800GT, look into corsair or thermaltake units. now those are said to be reliable and very stable. you don't want to skimp on a psu.
I would get this if you can afford it: http://www.buy.com/prod/corsair-520w-sli-certified-modular-atx-power-supply/q/loc/101/203270716.html Or this if you still need more: http://www.buy.com/prod/corsair-620w-sli-certified-modular-atx-power-supply/q/loc/101/203270718.html Or one of these while they are on sale, better hurry: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...=2010320058+1409730089+1131309958&name=EPS12V
What about this one? OCZ StealthXStream OCZ600SXS ATX12V / EPS12V 600W Power http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341010 +3.3V@36A,+5V@30A,+12V1@18A,+12V2@18A,+12V3@18A, +12V4@18A,-12V@0.5A,+5VSB@3.0A +12V4@18A,-12V@0.5A,+5VSB@3.0A
Rosewill units will probably set your components on fire, they are useless, badly made and quite positively dangerous. Go with a Corsair HX 520W.
