Asus x1950pro

[Noobtastic]

GPU: http://www.newegg.com/product/...p?item=N82E16814121031

PSU: http://www.newegg.com/product/...p?item=N82E16817104953


Quiet and cooling are a priority.


All the benchmarks I've seen used 500-600 watt PSU.



I'll be ordering this right after July 22nd. If you guys can recommend me a better quality GPU with similar cooling features (I rather not buy additional fans or cooling) feel free to.


Here is my case:

http://www.newegg.com/product/...p?item=N82E16811119068


I'll be playing gpu intense games like battlefield 2 and battlefield 2142. I know active games can bump up the heat very quickly.


Comments/responses/suggestions will be GREATLY appreciated.

 

[bryanW1995]

what cpu are you going to use? You could buy the x1950 xtx for that same price on newegg. The psu is rated at >70% efficiency, so that's 280 w + at load. That should handle most systems with a single gpu, although you might want to reconsider if you're looking for a massive oc on a quad core.

 

[Noobtastic]

Originally posted by: bryanW1995
what cpu are you going to use? You could buy the x1950 xtx for that same price on newegg. The psu is rated at >70% efficiency, so that's 280 w + at load. That should handle most systems with a single gpu, although you might want to reconsider if you're looking for a massive oc on a quad core.

I won't be ocing.



I'll be running an E4400.


the x1950xt requires major cooling and additional fans, in addition to a more expensive psu.



I don't want to take a chance at blowing up my parts. This will be my first build.


What PSU do you recommend?


I have a budget BTw. Currently my rig is $730 shipped.

 

[Noobtastic]

bump

 

[*kjm]

I would look at this 520 or this 620

You may also want to look at this 1950Pro it has 512MB of ram and it is not that loud.
1950pro

 

[Noobtastic]

Those PSUs are too pricey, plus I'm ordering from newegg exclusively.



That 512mb looks nice, but I've heard the extra memory doesn't impact FPS that much.
I want a x1950pro or performance equivalent that can operate full-load without additional cooling or fan systems (aside from the standard C5 case fans and air flow.)

7900GS is below my standards, but the x1950xt is beyond my budget.



Suggestions?

 

[CrystalBay]

Yes , it will work fine on a good 400W PSU... Good case BTW I own one in another State though....



It will run easily on that PSU...

 

[Noobtastic]

Originally posted by: CrystalBay
Yes , it will work fine on a good 400W PSU... Good case BTW I own one in another State though....



It will run easily on that PSU...

Are you 100% sure?

 

[WT]

I just built a rig with the Sapphire 1950 Pro 256 card and a Fortron Blue Storm 400 PSU ... no issues whatsoever with that setup. The 1950's aren't that power hungry, and the FSP you linked to has a bit higher +12 rails than the one I went with. Looks fine to me !!

 

[*kjm]

I was just thinking of your future upgrades. The two things I never go cheap on are power supplies and monitors because they can last three to four system upgrades. As far as the 512MB video memory I was thinking you may want a 20? widescreen down the road and at 1680X1050 with high textures you may well need it.

As for the power supplies you could also want to drop in a quad down the road when they drop to 45nm and come down in price. I could go on but you get my point.
As far as ordering only from Newegg that?s fine I only linked to Zip because the supplies were much cheaper there and they have free 2 day FedEx shipping.

Just my 2cents? enjoy your new system you will love it.

 

[Noobtastic]

Originally posted by: *kjm
I was just thinking of your future upgrades. The two things I never go cheap on are power supplies and monitors because they can last three to four system upgrades. As far as the 512MB video memory I was thinking you may want a 20? widescreen down the road and at 1680X1050 with high textures you may well need it.

As for the power supplies you could also want to drop in a quad down the road when they drop to 45nm and come down in price. I could go on but you get my point.
As far as ordering only from Newegg that?s fine I only linked to Zip because the supplies were much cheaper there and they have free 2 day FedEx shipping.

Just my 2cents? enjoy your new system you will love it.

Will the 512mb X1950pro require a more powerful PSU?


I'll be playing at either 1400x900 or 1280x1024.

 

[*kjm]

It has the same core clock and mem clock so I don't think so.... Like I said though I would up the PS for down the road but it is up to you.


At 1400x900 or 1280x1024 the 256MB will be ok but like I said if you upgrade your monitor down the road you would be better off with the 512MB (just got my 20" for $200). My brother plays battlefield 2142 with a 22" (1680X1050) and is darn glad he got the 512MB because of the textures.