Paging 1900 XT/X (512) Owners

[Capt Caveman]

Originally posted by: akshayt
I wouldn't recommend antec smart power as none of them give more than 25A @ 25C, 300watts max power, atleast for the 500 watts.

also, you can't just add 12v1+ 12v2

Stop posting, since you don't know what you're talking about.

My S12-500 only has 17A and 16A 12v dual rails and runs my complete system overclocked(including X1900XTX) fine.

 

[Ulfhednar]

Originally posted by: Capt Caveman
Stop posting, since you don't know what you're talking about.

Seriously, I sometimes wonder if he just posts to be annoying.

 

[PianoMan]

Antec TruePower 480W Blue

These cards draw some current - idle PSU fan speed went from 900/1250rpm idle/load with a 7800GT to 1250/1950(max)rpm idle/load with an X1900XT. Voltages are fine and stable, though.

Interesting a 350W PSU can handle it. Also interesting on Aspire also holding up the dutues as well. Anyone know who makes Aspire's PSUs? Or are they in-house built? Just curious while I was shopping for SFF cases, looked at the Q-Pack first (before getting a MicroFly [no PSU]), and everyone was saying to get rid of the Aspire 420W PSU before anything else.

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[SniperWulf]

Ultra X-finity 600W

 

[Captante]

Rig #1 - Antec Neo HE 550

Rig #2 - BFG Tech 650

 

[OVERKILL]

I'm surprised, this turned into a pretty active topic.

Keep the replies coming guys. :thumbsup:

 

[jiffylube1024]

Originally posted by: BassBomb
There is a spec written below the dual 12V rails that you can read to see the combined amperes

^ He's right. You should look at the combined power on the +12V rails and make sure that it's above 30A or so.

I forgot to mention, the Enermax FMA II 535W, for example, is rated at 22A +12V1/22A +12V2 and combined +12V at 36A.

 

[CP5670]

Another 520 Powerstream user here. Although it's a lot more than needed, as the system uses about 230W on load.

 

[dr150]

I have a 400W Silenx PSU.

Is 18A on a 12V rail enough for these cards????............

 

[sodcha0s]

Originally posted by: OVERKILL

Originally posted by: josh6079
Damn, how much is it bent?

That's the risk in taking an OEM. I'm guessing it came sort of loose in a box with just the needed cords and drivers right? My old X1900XTX did when I got it from Sapphire OEM.

Yeah, everything was all loose, it was double wrapped in bubblewrap though.
It's bent a little bit, nothing crazy, but i'm not taking a chance since it was a $300 item.

I got the PowerColor 1900XTX not long after release and it was the same way. Didn't feel comfortable with that so I RMA'd and the next one was also bent. I've been running it ever since with no problems, kinda weird though.....

 

[Elfear]

Originally posted by: dr150
I have a 400W Silenx PSU.

Is 18A on a 12V rail enough for these cards????............

The specs I've seen say the X1900XTX uses ~10A at stock clocks. Start overclocking and raising voltages and you're probably looking at 12-15A. That's very little left over for the rest of your system. I'd say 18A is way too little, especially if you have an oced cpu and more than just a DVD burner and one 80mm fan.

 

[Avalon]

Originally posted by: dr150
I have a 400W Silenx PSU.

Is 18A on a 12V rail enough for these cards????............

Probably not, just to be safe. I used to have a 420w Enlight with 18A @ 12V on a highly overclocked Sempron system, and had to reduce my overclocks when I added a Geforce 6800 to my system to keep the same level of stability.

Of course, you may not be overclocked, but I'm just trying to lay down a safe limit.

 

[BassBomb]

Originally posted by: jiffylube1024

Originally posted by: BassBomb
There is a spec written below the dual 12V rails that you can read to see the combined amperes

^ He's right. You should look at the combined power on the +12V rails and make sure that it's above 30A or so.

I forgot to mention, the Enermax FMA II 535W, for example, is rated at 22A +12V1/22A +12V2 and combined +12V at 36A.

THANK YOU SIR JIFFSTER!

 

[MDE]

Antec TruePower 2.0 430W

 

[JBT]

Originally posted by: sodcha0s

Originally posted by: OVERKILL

Originally posted by: josh6079
Damn, how much is it bent?

That's the risk in taking an OEM. I'm guessing it came sort of loose in a box with just the needed cords and drivers right? My old X1900XTX did when I got it from Sapphire OEM.

Yeah, everything was all loose, it was double wrapped in bubblewrap though.
It's bent a little bit, nothing crazy, but i'm not taking a chance since it was a $300 item.

I got the PowerColor 1900XTX not long after release and it was the same way. Didn't feel comfortable with that so I RMA'd and the next one was also bent. I've been running it ever since with no problems, kinda weird though.....

My PowerColor was the same way I heard of a few manufacterers having that issue. I took the HSF off and the bend went away so it was something with the stock HSF. Its not there at all with my Accelero X2.

 

[Hav0k99]

A 350W PSU that came with Dell Precision 370

 

[Ulfhednar]

Originally posted by: Hav0k99
A 350W PSU that came with Dell Precision 370

Watch out, some here would treat what you just said as herecy. :roll:

 

[NoStateofMind]

Originally posted by: Ulfhednar

Originally posted by: Hav0k99
A 350W PSU that came with Dell Precision 370

Watch out, some here would treat what you just said as herecy. :roll:

Catholic Inquisition PC style?

Off with his head! err...PSU!

 

[KingGheedora]

Originally posted by: Ulfhednar

Originally posted by: akshayt
I wouldn't recommend antec smart power as none of them give more than 25A @ 25C, 300watts max power, atleast for the 500 watts.

also, you can't just add 12v1+ 12v2

Jesus Christ when will you stop posting?

Firstly; I never mentioned SmartPower, so now you've made yourself look like a dumbass through assuming I will inform you that his PSU is a TruePower. Secondly; As for "just adding" the rails, I'm not that retarded, but I couldn't be arsed working out and deducing ~30% from an arbitrary figure.

The fact is the X1900XT 512MB runs perfectly fine on these identical rigs with the CPU OCed to 3GHz and the X1900XT 512MB OCed above XT-X clocks. Christ, moron, your posts are painful to read as it is and can usually be ignored, don't make me read anything you write by directly replying to me ever again.

Man, that guy gets totally abused every time he posts.

 

[BuckWild024]

Antec SmartPower 2.0 500W. No issues whatsoever.

 

[aka1nas]

Antec NeoPower HE 550watt

 

[Jules]

Is a x1900xt alright on a ENERMAX LIBERTY 400W with 30 Amps on the dual 12 rails?

 

[Ulfhednar]

Originally posted by: MyStupidMouth
Is a x1900xt alright on a ENERMAX LIBERTY 400W with 30 Amps on the dual 12 rails?

It'll run fine.

 

[jiffylube1024]

Originally posted by: MyStupidMouth
Is a x1900xt alright on a ENERMAX LIBERTY 400W with 30 Amps on the dual 12 rails?

Yes. Enermax doesn't BS around when they rate a product - 400W is definitely safe up to 400W loads and they often go higher.

For example the Liberty 500W tested to be functional up to ~535W.

OCZ is usually very good for their ratings too, because OCZ uses sustained wattage, not peak to measure.

400W+ Enermax/OCZ you should be fine. 450W+ Antec, you should be fine.

 

[dr150]

Fry's Currently has an Ultra X-Finity 600W Flex Force PSU for $30 after rebate this weekend.

QUESTIONS:
1.)Will this work on an 1900XTX/1950XTX... along case full of stuff (5 HDs, etc)?
2.) How is the quality of this Ultra brand?


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Current 30A @ 5V DC - Output Current
Current 25A @ 3.3V DC - Output Current
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Output Voltage 12V DC
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