Graphics Card Power Supply

[Slinkiroth]

Thanks for all the help!

 

[mithrandir]

Are you sure it was a x1900gts? I've never heard of this line before?

(Must be the x1900gt I guess)

As for the PSU, no way will a 250w cope with a x1900 series.

You need at least a 30a on your 12v line and a 250w PSU just don't have that.

You will risk damaging components in your system.

 

[FghtinIrshNvrDie]

Slink, before you run off and sink money into a power supply, can you open the case one more time?

On the power supply label, look for something that says +12v and nearby it should have a number, followed by an "A". This tells how many amps your power supply puts out on the 12V rail.

If it says anything like '+12v1' and '+12v2', then add the two amp ratings together and report back here.

FSP and sparkle are known to under rate thier psu's, but put plenty of power out. I had a 300W sparkle (rebadged FSP) and it put out 34A on dual rails.

Ryan

 

[Toxcity]

I have seen Nicks work and am interested.

But Im with the others. Better safe than sorry!

 

[equk]

On the power supply label, look for something that says +12v and nearby it should have a number, followed by an "A". This tells how many amps your power supply puts out on the 12V rail.

If it says anything like '+12v1' and '+12v2', then add the two amp ratings together and report back here.

http://img98.imageshack.us/my.php?image=nzasialacz7vj.jpg

12v1 8.0A

12v2 14.0A

 

[Toxcity]

Only a 22A 12v rail... ouch! New PSU in order me thinks!

 

[FghtinIrshNvrDie]

I think it's time you purchased a new power supply.

When shopping, try to get 28A or better on the 12v rail(s).

Ryan