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Graphics Question

Rob29

Rob29

Rob29

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Hi All
Just a general quick question i have heard somewhere that some graphics cards need there own power supply to work them. Is this the case and if so is it only on top end cards? certain makes? e:g Ati Or Nvidia only cards. Sorry if this is a very simple question just looking to upgrade my card that i have at the moment to a better one eventually.
Thanks For Any Replys.
Rob
P.S Currently have a Ati X800 All In Wonder so you can see why i want to upgrade!!
 
Nearly mid-high spec graphics cards need their own power through a 6-pin adapter....and the main PSU must have enough juice to run the card in addition to the rest of the computer. (28a or so on the 12v+ rail is enough for almost any single card setup)

However, they dont need their own dedicated supply, as I think that's what you were asking?
 
Or you could wait till the 16th when the X3800 series are released.

I currently power my 2900XT with a 6pin and an 8pin connector although I believe it will work with 2x6pin at the sacrifice of not being able to overclock.
 
gurusan said:
Nearly mid-high spec graphics cards need their own power through a 6-pin adapter....and the main PSU must have enough juice to run the card in addition to the rest of the computer. (28a or so on the 12v+ rail is enough for almost any single card setup)

However, they dont need their own dedicated supply, as I think that's what you were asking?
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Yes,

I doubt he thinks the new cards need their own PSU!

Could be wrong though.:o
 
Thanks Easy only choice really came highly recommened by a certain site called..............OCUK! (CREEP aren't i?)
 
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