Do I need a new power supply...?

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#1 AuthenticM
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I've bought the Radeon x1950 xtx from ATI the other day, and am going to install it soon (after a hard disk format). I want to know if my 400W power supply is enough to sustain this card? Thanks.
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#2 blackstar
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yes it is
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#3 Hiryuu_
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Depends. If it's a quality 400W, then yes. If not, hell no.

What power supply do you have? Link?

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#4 SearchMaster
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yeah agood and reliabe one will handle it without any problems. Otherwise you are in trouble buddy ^^

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If its from a well known brand, you shouldnt have a problem. If its some generic no-name brand, I would really consider upgrading. If you go that route, be sure to take into consideration future upgrades.
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#6 SearchMaster
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If its from a well known brand, you shouldnt have a problem. If its some generic no-name brand, I would really consider upgrading. If you go that route, be sure to take into consideration future upgrades.Spartan8907

Yeah forgot to say about future upgrades. Ifyou are getting anew one, then get one with more Watts since you are buying already.

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#7 dayaccus007
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If you have at least 22-24A on +12V rail it should be ok
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#8 SearchMaster
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If you have at least 22-24A on +12V rail it should be okdayaccus007
IMHO abit higher than this average will keep him better and in safer place + for future cards
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#9 LahiruD
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How much cost you That 1950XTX ?
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#10 AuthenticM
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How much cost you That 1950XTX ?LahiruD

A little less than $300.