Author Topic: ATI Radeon X1950? (Read 644 times)

Motherland · « **on:** August 07, 2007, 12:51:30 AM »

Ive been looking for a decent card that does not break the budget. (Im looking for low $200 range) From what I can tell, the X1950 fits the bill. Im not a computer expert though, by any means. So... how is this card?

Keiler · « **Reply #1 on:** August 07, 2007, 01:00:32 AM »

I have one, its fast!
Even with a slightly sub-par AMD 64 3000+ CPU I call my own I am able to play the most recent games on highest detail in many cases.

Matt

Krusty · « **Reply #2 on:** August 07, 2007, 09:19:13 AM »

Probably neck and neck with the GeForce 7900/7950 series. From the specs it's a good card.

Just make sure you have the right PSU for it (it's a higher end card, 350W minimum I think, 400+ better)

Motherland · « **Reply #3 on:** August 07, 2007, 01:14:59 PM »

Guess I have good searching skills, then... and a little luck.

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Originally posted by Krusty
Probably neck and neck with the GeForce 7900/7950 series. From the specs it's a good card.

Just make sure you have the right PSU for it (it's a higher end card, 350W minimum I think, 400+ better)

How would I check this? If the PSU is too low, what would I do about it?

Krusty · « **Reply #4 on:** August 07, 2007, 02:06:34 PM »

The PSU should have a sticker on the side of it when you open the case. It will have different Amps on the different rails, but it should say "total output: 250W" or whatever the wattage is.

If you don't have enough power you could run into performance problems. It may not send enough to the card and it could "clock down" to compensate or some similar de-rating. Or it could shut down. Or it could do many things that slow you down. Having good power is important (and not just for the video card

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Motherland · « **Reply #5 on:** August 07, 2007, 07:19:40 PM »

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Originally posted by Krusty
The PSU should have a sticker on the side of it when you open the case. It will have different Amps on the different rails, but it should say "total output: 250W" or whatever the wattage is.

If you don't have enough power you could run into performance problems. It may not send enough to the card and it could "clock down" to compensate or some similar de-rating. Or it could shut down. Or it could do many things that slow you down. Having good power is important (and not just for the video card )

What do I do if the output is to low? What do I need to buy or adjust or whatever?

Fulmar · « **Reply #6 on:** August 07, 2007, 07:26:18 PM »

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Originally posted by Motherland
What do I do if the output is to low? What do I need to buy or adjust or whatever?

You need to buy a larger PSU.

Motherland · « **Reply #7 on:** August 07, 2007, 07:41:32 PM »

Is there any difference in quality of PSUs? I just checked, it's rated to 305w. I guess Ill start looking for a PSU, too...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817148027
Hows this? 500w, $40. If its a good value, this will be my new PSU...

Ack-Ack · « **Reply #8 on:** August 07, 2007, 08:26:25 PM »

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Originally posted by Motherland
Guess I have good searching skills, then... and a little luck.

How would I check this? If the PSU is too low, what would I do about it?

If you're getting a new PSU, 550w is the minimum you should be looking at.

ack-ack

Motherland · « **Reply #9 on:** August 07, 2007, 08:46:54 PM »

http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCategory=58&page=2
Hows that?
Forgive me, Im new to computer hardware.

Motherland · « **Reply #10 on:** August 09, 2007, 10:42:56 PM »

I know that Im asking stupid questions, but you didnt have to cut me off from all information....

Krusty · « **Reply #11 on:** August 10, 2007, 09:16:51 AM »

We don't always see every response, man.

That PSU looks fine by me. Antec is a decent brand name. However, if you already have a 350W PSU you could try the new card with what you've got, just to see if you need a new PSU or not.

If you have performance issues, then maybe get the new PSU. Just tryin' to save some money

Motherland · « **Reply #12 on:** August 10, 2007, 02:08:31 PM »

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Originally posted by Krusty
We don't always see every response, man.

That PSU looks fine by me. Antec is a decent brand name. However, if you already have a 350W PSU you could try the new card with what you've got, just to see if you need a new PSU or not.

If you have performance issues, then maybe get the new PSU. Just tryin' to save some money

Just messin around, I know.

My PSU is 305W, so Ill try that one. Would it be possible that my current PSU isnt allowing the full potential of my current card (an ATI 9250 Pro, bad card, I know now) and just getting a new PSU will increase my performance by a fraction? I know it wont give me uber performance, but maybe an extra frame or two per second?

Ack-Ack · « **Reply #13 on:** August 10, 2007, 02:16:23 PM »

If you were referring to the 500w PSU, it should be okay unless you have a lot of peripherials connected to your computer.

ack-ack

Motherland · « **Reply #14 on:** August 10, 2007, 03:07:38 PM »

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If you were referring to the 500w PSU, it should be okay unless you have a lot of peripherials connected to your computer.

ack-ack

Dunno why it linked to that page... I copied the product page...

All I have linked to my computer is my stick (Saitek Cyborg Evo) headset, and occaisionally an iPod. I was looking at the Thermaltake 500W, that should be fine, right?