X1950 Power Usage

[sjp1966]

I just cought a X1950 from overclockers and after I bought it I forgot that I didn't consider my power supply. I think my PSU is about 450w (ill have to check when i get home), i currently have a 6800GT which runs perfectly fine but could anyone tell me is 450w PSU enough.

Ive been reading some reviews, some say their 300w PSU was fine others say there 400w PSU struggled.

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[sjp1966]

depends on the brand and the specs it has.

Its this - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-137-SP&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=403

 

[sjp1966]

I'm talking about your PSU, not the GPU

Ahh i see, apologies, ive no idea, wouldnt every 450w PSU be the same? i guess not from your question. Oh well ill have to just see if it works then.

 

[sjp1966]

no there are just 2 internal hard drives and 2 internal CD/DVD drives as well as the 6800GT (currently) but that card is being replaced with the X1950.

Ill try and find details on the PSU tonight when i get in from work

 

[sjp1966]

I had a bright idea and called overclockers (where i bought the PSU from) the power supply is better than i thought actually

it is a tagem 480w

 

[sjp1966]

Brilliant, Thanks everyone for your help.