PCI-E power adaptors

[Ysmalari]

Does the Sapphire 1950XT need a PCI-E power adaptor, as I have an older 550W PSU which only has the standard molex connectors?

 

[Cob]

The Sapphire comes with a pci-e cable.

 

[Ysmalari]

Fantastic! Thanks...

 

[Tetras]

Hope your PSU has decent +12v rails

 

[Ysmalari]

Must admit I'm not very up on PSUs... My current one wasn't amazingly expensive for the output (about £50 if I remember correctly), I have a nasty feeling that you're going to say it won't cut it!!

 

[Andeh]

Hope your PSU has decent +12v rails

in your opinion, whats a "decent" +12v rail?

 

[Tetras]

Tell me the rating and combined wattage fer the +12v rail(s) and I'll tell you if I think it is good enough for yer rig

 

[ACESHIGH]

Does the Sapphire 1950XT need a PCI-E power adaptor, as I have an older 550W PSU which only has the standard molex connectors?

Perhaps an X1950Pro is a better choice, if you have a PSU with a lower spec 12v+ rating as they require a fair bit less power, but still offer lots of performance.