OCZ 420 Powerstream + Venice & 7800GT/GTX?

[CRUSH-ER]

I know the 520 model (620 peak) is usually recommended, but I was short on cash awhile back and had to make do with this 420 (520 peak). It's been a good psu. Stable, cool, quiet. I have been running a Venice overclocked and a Geforce 6800 overclocked no problem. I'm moving on to a Geforce 7800GT or GTX now. My question is --- will this psu be ok? I'm not planning on SLI'ing yet, if ever, since I have a DFI Ultra-D anyhow. Has 30a on the 12v.

[ic3m4n2005]

The 7800 GT(X) has nearly the same power usage as the 6800 series, so i see no probs with it ;)

[cmay119]

I agree, that 420W powerstream is a tough little SOB. That thing outperforms 90% of the 500W PSU's on that market, so I wouldn't worry about it not delivering.

[JuanFlaiter]

You should have no problems.

[b0bd0le]

as far as i know(which isn't much) the 7800 series draws less @ idle but at load the 7800 uses more than the 6800's

just something to keep in mind

[CRUSH-ER]

^ Well, it's not SLI, so why would there be a problem? 520 version is 33a versus the 30a on this one.

[cmay119]

As long as you don't run SLI it WON'T be a problem. If you're able to run a 6800 just fine, then you shouldn't have a problem with a 7800

[DesertShooter]

I Can say it ;).

I have a OCZ PS 420 wtt, 3500+Venice, DFI and a GTX.

Ocing? 520/440 Stock cooler on a Asus non-top.

[CRUSH-ER]

With your cpu at 3 ghz?

[Dave in Daytona]

I know the 520 model (620 peak) is usually recommended, but I was short on cash awhile back and had to make do with this 420 (520 peak). It's been a good psu. Stable, cool, quiet. I have been running a Venice overclocked and a Geforce 6800 overclocked no problem. I'm moving on to a Geforce 7800GT or GTX now. My question is --- will this psu be ok? I'm not planning on SLI'ing yet, if ever, since I have a DFI Ultra-D anyhow. Has 30a on the 12v.No problems & it may also be enough for your future SLI, depending on other factors. :toast: