X1900 XT-X requirements

[jamiecottonuk]

Hi all,

I am looking to get the Sapphire ATI Radeon X1900 XT-X 512MB graphics card.

What sort of requirements should my machine have, for example does it need more than a 400w power supply.

Also should this card need extra coolinng considering it already has a massive fan?

Cheers

 

[AnastieByte]

There has already been loads of threads on this but in summary.. The PSU needs to have a 12v with a minimum of 30A minimun of 480W. If you do a search there is a thread specifically on the PSU for this superb card.

 

[jamiecottonuk]

Sorry you say there is a "thread specifically on the PSU for this superb card" I have did a search and can not find it. Would it be possible for you to point me in the right direction.

Thanks

 

[Puppetmaster]

im running an antec neo power 480w, which has dual rails, i think ones like 18 the others about 15 but mine seems to be ok. According to ati tool, when on load it draws 21.5a

 

[toxic]

i got an 1900 XTX and my 550W power supply...which ive used for near two years...has only 20A gaurenteed on the 12V rails. Have been using the graphics card a lot in last week...and its going very well...no instability isuues at all. My PSU is morelikley to pass out before anything else...but fine for the noo

 

[jamiecottonuk]

I have tried looking both on the Overclockers shop and on others but I am finding it hard to find a PSU with a 30A on the 12V rail. Can anyone help

 

[Jono]

I have tried looking both on the Overclockers shop and on others but I am finding it hard to find a PSU with a 30A on the 12V rail. Can anyone help

I bought that card last week, along with an Enermax noisetaker 600w - not having any issues so far