X1900Xt on 430W??

Master Mind · Aug 19, 2006

i was wondering if i could run the X1900XT on a 430W PSU, or do i need more power? if so what PSU can you recommend?

Geoff · Aug 19, 2006

430W is pushing it. How many amps do you have on the +12V Rail(s)?

Look at the sticker on the side of the PSU to find out.

tweaker · Aug 19, 2006

Ati recommends a minimum of 30A on the +12V rail with a single X1900XT / XTX configuration.

Master Mind · Aug 19, 2006

its the thermal take 430W, the standard one that comes with the Matrix case.

Master Mind · Aug 19, 2006

it says 18A

Impr3ssiv3 · Aug 19, 2006

yeah definately not

never use a PSU that comes with a case

Master Mind · Aug 19, 2006

Master Mind · Aug 19, 2006

also when i connect the psu to the motherboard, it has the 20 plug on and then another 4 plug one. do i need to put both in on the DFI board??