Can I run a X1900 XT on a 380-watt Antec TP 2.0?

[DJ-phYre]

Computer is running AMD 3800+ X2 and 1GB DDR. Along with a 34GB Raptor and 200GB HDD. The PSU is the one that comes with the Antec Sonata case and it already includes a PCI-E Power connector. I have been running a 6600GT in it until now.

 

[jim1976]

Originally posted by: kick3r
Computer is running AMD 3800+ X2 and 1GB DDR. Along with a 34GB Raptor and 200GB HDD. The PSU is the one that comes with the Antec Sonata case and it already includes a PCI-E Power connector. I have been running a 6600GT in it until now.

Generally I wouldn't risk it.. It might suffice but how much A does it give on the 12V?

 

[StopSign]

The 380W version came with the Sonata I. If I remember correctly, the first Truepowers had around 24 A.

Don't risk it.

 

[DJ-phYre]

What PSU should I buy? I really don't want to spend $100 on a new PSU....

EDIT:

What about this?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817103937

 

[xboxist]

Originally posted by: kick3r
What PSU should I buy? I really don't want to spend $100 on a new PSU....

EDIT:

What about this?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817103937

The specs on that should do the job, although I avoid Antec PSUs like the plague. I don't know if they're "known" for crappy PSUs or what... but I've had two new ones that simply died after a short use.

 

[StopSign]

Antec was really good back in the day of Truepower and the Neo.

 

[aka1nas]

Don't go with that model. The Smartpowers are the crappy models. The NeoHe's are decent quality(Seasonic built). I would go grab a cheap a Fortron PSU or even the NeoHE 550 as it's been on sale with a rebate.

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[moonboy403]

it would be sufficient if and only if you don't overclock your rig

 

[Roy2001]

I had a Antec TP 430W and it fried, smoked, lightened actually. My setup is E6400+DS3+2GB+X1900XT, no OC. So don't even try it.

You'd better buy a 500W PSU with dual rail, 18A+16A at least. X1900 XT is really power hungry.

 

[s44]

If you're worried about cost, this is an excellent deal.