GeForce 7600GT 512mb 128bit Graphic Card

Stev1 · 03-06-08, 10:42 AM

Thanks Panzer 49, this may just solve the problem i am having with my New Graphic Card when playing SH3 & SH4

Antiacus · 03-06-08, 10:56 AM

I think it depends greatly upon the power requirements of your CPU.

I'm running the same video card with a core2 duo e4300 (clocked at 3ghz) with an antec smart power 2 (450w) and all is well. I learned long ago that the PS is not something to skimp on.

JCB · 03-06-08, 11:59 AM

Try http://web.aanet.com.au/SnooP/psucalc.php

There are some myths regarding how much power you really need. Often you need much less than you think.

Graf Paper · 03-06-08, 12:10 PM

For AGP video cards that require being plugged into the power supply, it's not so much how many watts the PSU pumps out at it is how many amps it supplies on the +12V rail. A minimum of 24 amps is recommended, more if you have many devices connected that use the +12V power, like cooling fans, drive motors, etc.

Also, be careful about the wattage. Many PSUs that claim to be 500w, or whatever, are actually not. They're referring to the peak output that can be used only for short duration. Look for PSUs that list the max sustained output. That is what you should expect to have as a constant power level.

FIREWALL · 03-06-08, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCB

Try http://web.aanet.com.au/SnooP/psucalc.php

There are some myths regarding how much power you really need. Often you need much less than you think.

Nice tool JCB

Stev1 · 03-06-08, 04:18 PM

Thanks for the quick response guy's much appreciated.
Further info below if anyone can help.

My System is as follows:-

Motherboard is an Asus A7N8X-E delux
AMD Sempron 3000+, MMX 3DNow, ~2.0GHz
1024mb Ram (upgrading to 2Gb)
DirectX 9C installed
GeForce 7600GT 512Mb

A 400watt power supply installed which I thought was sufficient to run this Graphic Card as it was working ok with my GeForce 5700LE

Have tried reinstalling both SH3 & SH4 but still having graphic problems.

Freiwillige · 03-06-08, 04:44 PM

Hmmm I have a GeForce 7300 GT 512 and it runs fine on my Antec PSU.

As a side note I did alot of research on PSU's and found that it's better to buy a quality (Stable) but lower watts 4 the $ PSU than a crappy higher watt PSU that isnt stable. Its estimated that 85% of all power supply's on the market are non stable garbage. I recomend Antec earth watts PSU's as they are efficient, Stable and affordable.

My specs
AMD sempron 2800+ MMX 3DNow, ~1.6 Ghz
Gigabyte GA-K8vm800m rev. 0
756 megs of ddr ram
Direct X 9c
EVGA GeForce 7300GT 512 DDR2
Antec earth watts PSU 350w

03-06-08, 12:10 PM	#4
Graf Paper Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest United States Posts: 1,146 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 2	For AGP video cards that require being plugged into the power supply, it's not so much how many watts the PSU pumps out at it is how many amps it supplies on the +12V rail. A minimum of 24 amps is recommended, more if you have many devices connected that use the +12V power, like cooling fans, drive motors, etc. Also, be careful about the wattage. Many PSUs that claim to be 500w, or whatever, are actually not. They're referring to the peak output that can be used only for short duration. Look for PSUs that list the max sustained output. That is what you should expect to have as a constant power level. __________________ Still sailing the high seas, hunting convoys with those who join me.

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03-06-08, 10:42 AM	#1
Stev1 Medic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 164 Downloads: 205 Uploads: 0	Thanks Panzer 49, this may just solve the problem i am having with my New Graphic Card when playing SH3 & SH4

03-06-08, 10:56 AM	#2
Antiacus Medic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Springfield, Oregon Posts: 161 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	I think it depends greatly upon the power requirements of your CPU. I'm running the same video card with a core2 duo e4300 (clocked at 3ghz) with an antec smart power 2 (450w) and all is well. I learned long ago that the PS is not something to skimp on.

03-06-08, 11:59 AM	#3
JCB Watch Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 26 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Try http://web.aanet.com.au/SnooP/psucalc.php There are some myths regarding how much power you really need. Often you need much less than you think.

03-06-08, 04:18 PM	#6
Stev1 Medic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 164 Downloads: 205 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the quick response guy's much appreciated. Further info below if anyone can help. My System is as follows:- Motherboard is an Asus A7N8X-E delux AMD Sempron 3000+, MMX 3DNow, ~2.0GHz 1024mb Ram (upgrading to 2Gb) DirectX 9C installed GeForce 7600GT 512Mb A 400watt power supply installed which I thought was sufficient to run this Graphic Card as it was working ok with my GeForce 5700LE Have tried reinstalling both SH3 & SH4 but still having graphic problems.

03-06-08, 04:44 PM	#7
Freiwillige The Old Man Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phx. Az Posts: 1,458 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Hmmm I have a GeForce 7300 GT 512 and it runs fine on my Antec PSU. As a side note I did alot of research on PSU's and found that it's better to buy a quality (Stable) but lower watts 4 the $ PSU than a crappy higher watt PSU that isnt stable. Its estimated that 85% of all power supply's on the market are non stable garbage. I recomend Antec earth watts PSU's as they are efficient, Stable and affordable. My specs AMD sempron 2800+ MMX 3DNow, ~1.6 Ghz Gigabyte GA-K8vm800m rev. 0 756 megs of ddr ram Direct X 9c EVGA GeForce 7300GT 512 DDR2 Antec earth watts PSU 350w