Video Card ???'s

[TEXICAN]

Thanks for all the help guys just ordered the card.  Velocity micro tech said there is a 6 pin.  I average 75fps now without detailed water I just want to be able to make videos using FRAPS with max graphic settings on.

[Spikes]

Thanks for all the help guys just ordered the card.  Velocity micro tech said there is a 6 pin.  I average 75fps now without detailed water I just want to be able to make videos using FRAPS with max graphic settings on.

Rgr that, I was just assuming but since they build gaming systems, they probably do have higher than normal end PSU's. Good luck with the new card!

[TilDeath]

I called Velocity micro they said it works no problems.

My BS meter went off here.  I do not think the amps in the PSU will power the card.  Or the card will overload the PSU.  You stated you got your system at Best Buy,  This means it is a production line system.  Production line systems are not known for good PSU's.  I am willing to bet that the PSU on your system is between 320 and 450 watts.  Not to mention these things are 12 dollar PSU's using not so good inside components.  Did I mention the guys at the tech support level ( the ones you get on the phone first) read from a screen and some can not even identify the parts of a system.  Did he ask you the wattage and amperage requirements of the card, the maker of the card or the plugs needed (ASUS 9800GTX+ requires two 6 pin connectors vs one six pin on the EVGA 9800GTX+ and others)

TD

[TEXICAN]

Yes he looked up the card requirements while i was on the phone with him to be sure.  Mine has a 500w psu and I ordered the 9800gt not gtx.  I will know for sure in 3 buisness days lol.

[Dragon]

Can't post the PDF to my photobucket, but here is the link to the stats on the E2025.  500W generic power supply is about all I can gather from it.

http://www.velocitymicro.com/support.php  Search E2025


P5N-E SLI MB???????????  I have same one in my gamer if this is the case, gonna read some more. edit - It does have this Asus MB, kinda surprising, really.

Texican - FYI, you can get rid of that cpu and bump it to an E8400 or E8500 to further update your system, if needed.  I have the E6750 on the P5n-E SLI and it runs AH full sliders with shadowing on with 9800GTX 1 GB.

[Dragon]

Note that the 12V rails carries a combined max amperage of 28A, and a combined wattage of 336W.


TD: found this on the product PDF, had to LOL:
Warranty and Support                          1 year parts and labor coverage, depot repair, plus
                                                        expert technical support, all US based, non-tiered
                                                        and non-scripted

[gyrene81]

Well if he didn't buy the 98000GTX then he's good to go. Just be aware, you're gonna have to tweak the settings and that card won't do the full eye candy without giving you some jitters in game.

[Skuzzy]

Uh, the power supply is sharing the output of the 3.3V and 5V rails.  If either of them make the max rated limit (according to the label) here is what you really end up with.

3.3V = 26A holds the 5V to 26A.
5V = 45A holds the 3.3V to 0A.

In reality, according to the label, there is no way for the 5V line to reach 45A.  The highest it can get and not exceed the combined maximum output is 44A, and that is with 0A on 3.3V, which is not going to happen).

I have doubts the power supply is going to hold up under the load of a 9800 video card.

[TEXICAN]

tweak how???  Maybe Ill get another one and run dual cards.  Is there a PSU at Frys that yall recomend me to get?

[gyrene81]

tweak how???  Maybe Ill get another one and run dual cards

You will have to tweak the nvidia control panel settings for AH. There are a lot of suggestions on the settings for 9800's in the tech support forum...do a search.

[Spikes]

tweak how???  Maybe Ill get another one and run dual cards.  Is there a PSU at Frys that yall recomend me to get?

Looking there they have some decent brands but a lot of them are expensive...I use this one and just bought another. (Thanks to Karaya for picking it out in my first build)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341017&cm_re=ocz-_-17-341-017-_-Product

[TilDeath]

The 9800GTX 512 edition is seeking 24 amps and your rails are 26amps.  I am assuming you have pretty much maxed the PSU with just the video card.

TD

[Masherbrum]

The 9800GTX 512 edition is seeking 24 amps and your rails are 26amps.  I am assuming you have pretty much maxed the PSU with just the video card.

TD

That seals it.   Upgrade the PSU to accommodate the GPU.

[stran]

tweak how???  Maybe Ill get another one and run dual cards.  Is there a PSU at Frys that yall recomend me to get?

i think you need to stop thinking about SLI. if you're not getting the best video cards to start with, SLI is over rated.

[RTHolmes]

That seals it.   Upgrade the PSU to accommodate the GPU.

pfff it should be fine, its a GT not a GTX remember. plus its a gaming computer not military hardware, no need to massively overbuild it, its not live real lives depending on it...