New Barton issues...

[Homerboy]

But then why would the 1600+ run fine for a year + in the MB without the 12v?

 

[Jeff7181]

Originally posted by: Homerboy
But then why would the 1600+ run fine for a year + in the MB without the 12v?

Because it uses less current... it only runs at 1400 mhz and has half the cache of the XP2500. Even though it uses higher voltage and a larger manufacturing process, it still doesn't use as much current.

 

[Homerboy]

Originally posted by: Jeff7181

Originally posted by: Homerboy
But then why would the 1600+ run fine for a year + in the MB without the 12v?

Because it uses less current... it only runs at 1400 mhz and has half the cache of the XP2500. Even though it uses higher voltage and a larger manufacturing process, it still doesn't use as much current.

Cool
well as fate would have it my new PSU was JUST delivered to me by the mail room as I was reading your response...
Now to get home early