X1950 Pro on 400W PSU?

[omega366]

Would this PSU be able to handle the x1950 Pro? or should i get the less power hungary 7900 GS?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...With+Side+Panel+Window

 

[bigsnyder]

The 7900GS is not that much better than the X1950 Pro on power consumption. The biggest problem I see is your 12v rail is only rated for 17A.
A 8600 or 2600 level card is probably the best you can do on the PSU, but I could be wrong. Maybe someone with a 1950Pro will have a more
optimistic opinion.

 

[ronnn]

I ran a x1900gt on an antec truepower 380 watt ps without issues.

 

[gpse]

I ran my x1950Pro on a 350watt Dell PSU without any issues.

 

[cubby1223]

This one would be a much better budget option:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817104953

 

[AzN]

You need better quality.

 

[bigsnyder]

Those that are running a X1950Pro on a small PSU, what is your 12V rail rated at? His only has the
"single" 17A rail which might provide 170w on a good day. That is what I am basing my opinion on,
not the overall wattage. The linked FSP unit is rated for 300W on the 12V rails alone which would be
plenty for most video cards.

 

[onlyCOpunk]

I was running an x1950gt on a 420 watt with 18A on the 12v rail and it would cause my computer to restart the action got "intense." On the box for my card it recommends 30A, I guess they weren't kidding. Recently got a new PSU with 34A and things haven't been better.

 

[PingSpike]

Video card PSU requirements are routinely overstated - and with good reason, most people have over rated POS power supplies.

 

[Arkaign]

Originally posted by: PingSpike
Video card PSU requirements are routinely overstated - and with good reason, most people have over rated POS power supplies.

^^^ Truth. If you have an Antec, Enermax, etc, high-end PSU, even the 380/400w ones will run an X1950PRo all day long. If you have joe chang's mystery PSU that came with your case and a sticker that says '4xx' watt, then you probably want to think about a better PSU.

 

[s44]

Originally posted by: Arkaign

Originally posted by: PingSpike
Video card PSU requirements are routinely overstated - and with good reason, most people have over rated POS power supplies.

^^^ Truth. If you have an Antec, Enermax, etc, high-end PSU, even the 380/400w ones will run an X1950PRo all day long. If you have joe chang's mystery PSU that came with your case and a sticker that says '4xx' watt, then you probably want to think about a better PSU.

And the OP definitely has the Joe Chang special.

I wouldn't try anything over a 2600XT, although the real answer is "buy a better PSU".

 

[bryanW1995]

yeah, sell your cheapie unit on ebay as a "500 watt monster psu sli-capable" or whatever and get $50 for it, then buy a decent unit.

 

[Rottie]

Originally posted by: omega366
Would this PSU be able to handle the x1950 Pro? or should i get the less power hungary 7900 GS?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...With+Side+Panel+Window

my Antec smartpower 2.0 500w and x1950 got married last month.

 

[Lunyone]

Originally posted by: Arkaign

Originally posted by: PingSpike
Video card PSU requirements are routinely overstated - and with good reason, most people have over rated POS power supplies.

^^^ Truth. If you have an Antec, Enermax, etc, high-end PSU, even the 380/400w ones will run an X1950PRo all day long. If you have joe chang's mystery PSU that came with your case and a sticker that says '4xx' watt, then you probably want to think about a better PSU.

Here's some links to consider. Just remember to get a QUALITY PSU, otherwise your system might have issues.

8800gtx on 380w PSU!
http://www.overclockers.com/articles1452/

PSU - $49 shipped! Can power 8800gtx and an OC?d e6600! See link above for proof!
Antec Earthwatt 380W P/Satx 12V v.2.2 80MM P/S2 Fan 80-Plus Certified - EA380
http://www.buy.com/prod/antec-...loc/101/203477214.html

 

[omega366]

Originally posted by: gpse
I ran my x1950Pro on a 350watt Dell PSU without any issues.

Hmm if it runs on a dell PSU then it should run fine on mine too right?

 

[Lunyone]

Don't even for a minute think that the Rosewill will be good for a x1950pro GPU. Yes you might initially get it working, but after time and heat the PSU will lose efficiency. Did you read my link on previous post? It uses a very efficient Antec PSU. You could use that to power your x1950pro, but wouldn't have alot left over. So you could pick up the 430w version, which would leave you more room and not cost too much more.

 

[omega366]

I have a budget which doesnt really allow me to spend more than $150. I apprectiate your input tho.

 

[Lunyone]

If that is how much you want to spend, than here are some very good PSU's to consider. These will allow you alot of upgrade paths too

PSU - $100 shipped , hard to beat for this price.
Antec NeoPower NeoHE 550 ATX12V 550W Power Supply 100 - 240 V UL, CUL, TUV, CE, FCC, CCC, CB, C-tick ? Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817103941

PSU - $130 shipped Nice a quiet and cheaper from OEM, not from newegg.
ULTRA-QUIET PSU: SILENCER® 610 EPS12V
http://www.pcpower.com/product...roduct.php?show=S61EPS

PSU - $75 shipped - $20 MIR = $55! Can run a single 8800gtx system.
CORSAIR CMPSU-450VX 450W Active Power Supply Retail ***Free Shipping***
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/...p?ProductCode=10006428

PSU - $100 shipped - $10 MIR = $90! Good solid PSU for the $, hard to beat.
Corsair 520W SLI Certified Modular ATX Power Supply - CMPSU-520HX
http://www.buy.com/prod/corsai...loc/101/203270716.html

PSU - ~$125 shipped Good solid PSU, straight from OEM and cheaper than Newegg
ULTRA-QUIET PSU: SILENCER® 610 EPS12V
http://www.pcpower.com/product...roduct.php?show=S61EPS

I just try to maximize the $ for a better/newer GPU if at all possible, so I'm just throwing these out there, so yo can make an informed decision.

 

[jonmcc33]

Originally posted by: Lunyone
PSU - $100 shipped - $10 MIR = $90! Good solid PSU for the $, hard to beat.
Corsair 520W SLI Certified Modular ATX Power Supply - CMPSU-520HX
http://www.buy.com/prod/corsai...loc/101/203270716.html

QFT! I got that same PSU from the same place for that price. Best PSU I have ever owned and completely silent! Modular too!

 

[Inspector Jihad]

my 400W antec smart power has 29A over 2 rails. i posted a thread about the x1950pro and people said it should be fine. now i need monies to buy the card

 

[Fokus]

my x1950pro was cohabitating well with my 2-3 year old antec true 480w psu with 22A on the single 12 volt rail

 

[Modular]

Originally posted by: omega366

Originally posted by: gpse
I ran my x1950Pro on a 350watt Dell PSU without any issues.

Hmm if it runs on a dell PSU then it should run fine on mine too right?

Dell PSU's are highly UNDERrated. They are really quite high quality.

 

[Pez D Spencer]

I ran mine on a Coolmax 400W and it did fine. That coolmax PSU was so light it felt like there was nothing inside of it. Talk about wimpy.