Buying a X1950 Pro, but which one?

[DJ-phYre]

Looking to spend < $200

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLi...iption=X1950PRO&Submit=ENE&N=0&Ntk=all

I was thinking about the HIS one... I really don't know anything about these brands... I have only ever used EVGA and MSI

 

[apoppin]

whichever one is on sale ...

i got the Sapphire x1950p/512MB -- this week for $250... but i am limited to AGP

the only real differences - besides the 256 and 512MB versions - are in the Heat Sink, packaging and/or any 'bundles' ... and look for HDCP if you need it

you might also look in Hot Deals ... there was a x1950xt for ~$220, i believe

 

[DJ-phYre]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a...67&ATT=14-102-067&CMP=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r

I like this deal... I am going to order ASAP

 

[n7]

Yeah, that's much better.

X1950 XT is a lot faster than the X1950 Pro

 

[DJ-phYre]

have u used it hooked up a TV?

I have a Samsung 42" DLP right next to me and I use it to watch xvid straight through the TV

 

[DJ-phYre]

I am upgrading from a 6600GT btw

 

[Cookie Monster]

Originally posted by: kick3r
I am upgrading from a 6600GT btw

Its going to be night and day difference in IQ/performance.

Enjoy!

 

[DJ-phYre]

I am thinking about getting a new PSU. I only have a 380w Antec True Power 2.0... If I just buy the PCI-E power adapter will it be sufficient enough or should I look into a new PSU?

 

[postmortemIA]

I think you need new PSU, in 550W+ range.

 

[LOUISSSSS]

Originally posted by: postmortemIA
I think you need new PSU, in 550W+ range.

no any quality 500 watt psu should be fine, but that'll be the minimum u should look into

 

[DJ-phYre]

Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS

Originally posted by: postmortemIA
I think you need new PSU, in 550W+ range.

no any quality 500 watt psu should be fine, but that'll be the minimum u should look into

Just more money for me to spend

Hopefully I can get most of my money back by selling the PSU and Video Card I have now

 

[Andolin]

I bought an X1950 Pro and it didn't like my 500W powersupply. I contacted their support and they sent me a list of the approved power supplies. It is a small list. I would check the manufacturer's site before you rush out and buy just any 500W powersupply. YMMV.