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