Does weak PSU cause your video card to run slower than its true performance?

[Wonderwhy]

I have EVGA 8600 GT 512 MB DDR3, which is requires a PSU of 380 W with at least 22A on +12V rail.

However, my PSU is only 430 W and 18A on +12V Rail

Does my video card run slower than it suppose to be because of this?


Thanks all.

[casecutter]

No, but when it blows up because you are drawing too much power through it, it will most likely take out a few other parts of your system plus the video card.

Time for a new PSU.........

[Aguiluz]

If you are posting on that with an improper PSU, turn your PC off immediately.