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Since: Jan 28, 2004
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2004 11:53 am
Post subject: insufficient power supply? I have 460 watts!
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I have a 460W power supply, 1 HD, 1 CD drive, a few case fans (4),
Motherboard with standard CPU heatsink/fan, and now I've added a
GeForce 5950 Ultra 256MB video card. I've plugged the card into the
motherboard firmly and I have firmly plugged in a power connection to
the video card.
When I start windows, I keep getting a warning that the video card is
not receiving sufficient power. I'm very confused, as the video card
website says that it requires a minimum power supply of 300W.
I've also gone to the BIOS and increased the AGP Voltage Regulator
from "Default" to both 1.60 and 1.70, but I still get the same error
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2004 3:13 pm
Post subject: Re: insufficient power supply? I have 460 watts! [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On 28 Jan 2004 08:53:32 -0800, idunn_o RemoveThis @comcast.net
(idunn_o@comcast.net) wrote:
>I have a 460W power supply, 1 HD, 1 CD drive, a few case fans (4),
>Motherboard with standard CPU heatsink/fan, and now I've added a
>GeForce 5950 Ultra 256MB video card. I've plugged the card into the
>motherboard firmly and I have firmly plugged in a power connection to
>the video card.
>
>When I start windows, I keep getting a warning that the video card is
>not receiving sufficient power. I'm very confused, as the video card
>website says that it requires a minimum power supply of 300W.
>
>I've also gone to the BIOS and increased the AGP Voltage Regulator
>from "Default" to both 1.60 and 1.70, but I still get the same error
>message.
Perhaps this article will be of interest:
<a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.tomshardware.com/howto/20040122/power_supplies-01.html" target="_blank">http://www.tomshardware.com/howto/20040122/power_supplies-01.html</a>
Enjoy,
Tim Wisner <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.wisner.us" target="_blank">www.wisner.us</a>
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2004 4:19 pm
Post subject: Re: insufficient power supply? I have 460 watts! [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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plug the video card on a conector that nothing else is on. dont share it
with hard drives or anything if you can help it.
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<idunn_o RemoveThis @comcast.net> wrote in message
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> I have a 460W power supply, 1 HD, 1 CD drive, a few case fans (4),
> Motherboard with standard CPU heatsink/fan, and now I've added a
> GeForce 5950 Ultra 256MB video card. I've plugged the card into the
> motherboard firmly and I have firmly plugged in a power connection to
> the video card.
>
> When I start windows, I keep getting a warning that the video card is
> not receiving sufficient power. I'm very confused, as the video card
> website says that it requires a minimum power supply of 300W.
>
> I've also gone to the BIOS and increased the AGP Voltage Regulator
> from "Default" to both 1.60 and 1.70, but I still get the same error
> message.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: insufficient power supply? I have 460 watts! |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2004 5:00 pm
Post subject: Re: insufficient power supply? I have 460 watts! [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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<idunn_o RemoveThis @comcast.net> wrote in message
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> I have a 460W power supply, 1 HD, 1 CD drive, a few case fans (4),
> Motherboard with standard CPU heatsink/fan, and now I've added a
> GeForce 5950 Ultra 256MB video card. I've plugged the card into the
> motherboard firmly and I have firmly plugged in a power connection to
> the video card.
>
> When I start windows, I keep getting a warning that the video card is
> not receiving sufficient power. I'm very confused, as the video card
> website says that it requires a minimum power supply of 300W.
>
> I've also gone to the BIOS and increased the AGP Voltage Regulator
> from "Default" to both 1.60 and 1.70, but I still get the same error
> message.
Send your power supply back to the manufacturer for a refund, and get an
EnerMax power supply, they actually supply close to Wattage that they claim
to.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: insufficient power supply? I have 460 watts! |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2004 12:21 am
Post subject: Re: insufficient power supply? I have 460 watts! [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On 28 Jan 2004 08:53:32 -0800, idunn_o DeleteThis @comcast.net
(idunn_o@comcast.net) wrote:
>I have a 460W power supply, 1 HD, 1 CD drive, a few case fans (4),
>Motherboard with standard CPU heatsink/fan, and now I've added a
>GeForce 5950 Ultra 256MB video card. I've plugged the card into the
>motherboard firmly and I have firmly plugged in a power connection to
>the video card.
>
>When I start windows, I keep getting a warning that the video card is
>not receiving sufficient power. I'm very confused, as the video card
>website says that it requires a minimum power supply of 300W.
>
>I've also gone to the BIOS and increased the AGP Voltage Regulator
>from "Default" to both 1.60 and 1.70, but I still get the same error
>message.
How much current is available from your power-supply on the
+12V rail ? Look at the power-supply label.
It would help us if you would tell us what CPU, MB and what
other peripherals you have installed.
If there is no power-supply label, junk the power-supply !!
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2004 3:08 am
Post subject: Re: insufficient power supply? I have 460 watts! [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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If the 460 Watt power supply is an inexpensive one, you may be assured that
it will NOT actually generate 460 Watts of output in the real world. Many
web sites have shown tests that prove that the cheaper power supplies have
theoretical outputs and real outputs in the real world that are not the same
or even close. You may need to buy a QUALITY brand power supply, such as an
Antec, rated above 400 Watts.
If you are using a high quality power supply, then its output may be
failing.
--
DaveW
<idunn_o DeleteThis @comcast.net> wrote in message
news:5670a319.0401280853.20ffea4a@posting.google.com...
> I have a 460W power supply, 1 HD, 1 CD drive, a few case fans (4),
> Motherboard with standard CPU heatsink/fan, and now I've added a
> GeForce 5950 Ultra 256MB video card. I've plugged the card into the
> motherboard firmly and I have firmly plugged in a power connection to
> the video card.
>
> When I start windows, I keep getting a warning that the video card is
> not receiving sufficient power. I'm very confused, as the video card
> website says that it requires a minimum power supply of 300W.
>
> I've also gone to the BIOS and increased the AGP Voltage Regulator
> from "Default" to both 1.60 and 1.70, but I still get the same error
> message.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: insufficient power supply? I have 460 watts! |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2004 3:22 am
Post subject: Re: insufficient power supply? I have 460 watts! [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Your power supply doesn't happen to have connectors specifically for case
fans does it? A mate of mine had a similar problem with his FX5950 on an
Antec 420W supply, I had a look and he'd connected the power cable meant for
case fans to his card lol. After swapping the cabling all around for him
(make it look neater etc.) and giving him a slap round the back of his head,
his magically worked...
<idunn_o DeleteThis @comcast.net> wrote in message
news:5670a319.0401280853.20ffea4a@posting.google.com...
> I have a 460W power supply, 1 HD, 1 CD drive, a few case fans (4),
> Motherboard with standard CPU heatsink/fan, and now I've added a
> GeForce 5950 Ultra 256MB video card. I've plugged the card into the
> motherboard firmly and I have firmly plugged in a power connection to
> the video card.
>
> When I start windows, I keep getting a warning that the video card is
> not receiving sufficient power. I'm very confused, as the video card
> website says that it requires a minimum power supply of 300W.
>
> I've also gone to the BIOS and increased the AGP Voltage Regulator
> from "Default" to both 1.60 and 1.70, but I still get the same error
> message.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: insufficient power supply? I have 460 watts! |
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2004 3:17 pm
Post subject: Re: insufficient power supply? I have 460 watts! [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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idunn_o DeleteThis @comcast.net wrote:
> I have a 460W power supply, 1 HD, 1 CD drive, a few case fans (4),
> Motherboard with standard CPU heatsink/fan,
WTF is a "standard CPU heatsink/fan"? A celeron 900 usues about 12w, a P4
3.2 uses closer to 100w.
What make of PSU? Have you run MBM5 and checked the voltages it reports?
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2004 3:40 pm
Post subject: Re: insufficient power supply? I have 460 watts! [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On 28 Jan 2004 08:53:32 -0800, idunn_o.TakeThisOut@comcast.net (idunn_o@comcast.net)
wrote:
>I have a 460W power supply, 1 HD, 1 CD drive, a few case fans (4),
>Motherboard with standard CPU heatsink/fan, and now I've added a
>GeForce 5950 Ultra 256MB video card. I've plugged the card into the
>motherboard firmly and I have firmly plugged in a power connection to
>the video card.
>
>When I start windows, I keep getting a warning that the video card is
>not receiving sufficient power. I'm very confused, as the video card
>website says that it requires a minimum power supply of 300W.
>
>I've also gone to the BIOS and increased the AGP Voltage Regulator
>from "Default" to both 1.60 and 1.70, but I still get the same error
>message.
The Extra power connector for the 3D card is not connected or is not working..<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: insufficient power supply? I have 460 watts! |
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2004 3:43 pm
Post subject: Re: insufficient power supply? I have 460 watts! [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Thu, 29 Jan 2004 12:17:04 +1300, "~misfit~" <~misfit~@his_desk.com> wrote:
>idunn_o@comcast.net wrote:
>> I have a 460W power supply, 1 HD, 1 CD drive, a few case fans (4),
>> Motherboard with standard CPU heatsink/fan,
>
>WTF is a "standard CPU heatsink/fan"? A celeron 900 usues about 12w, a P4
>3.2 uses closer to 100w.
>
>What make of PSU? Have you run MBM5 and checked the voltages it reports?
That tells you F all as its not acurate at all, if you can get one that is
made for the MoBo that would be far better or go and get a cheap DVM..<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: insufficient power supply? I have 460 watts! |
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2004 5:51 pm
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This wouldn't matter as all power connections route back to the same point.
RF
"Mangyrat" <rat RemoveThis @mangyrat.com> wrote in message
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> plug the video card on a conector that nothing else is on. dont share it
> with hard drives or anything if you can help it.
>
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> <idunn_o RemoveThis @comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:5670a319.0401280853.20ffea4a@posting.google.com...
> > I have a 460W power supply, 1 HD, 1 CD drive, a few case fans (4),
> > Motherboard with standard CPU heatsink/fan, and now I've added a
> > GeForce 5950 Ultra 256MB video card. I've plugged the card into the
> > motherboard firmly and I have firmly plugged in a power connection to
> > the video card.
> >
> > When I start windows, I keep getting a warning that the video card is
> > not receiving sufficient power. I'm very confused, as the video card
> > website says that it requires a minimum power supply of 300W.
> >
> > I've also gone to the BIOS and increased the AGP Voltage Regulator
> > from "Default" to both 1.60 and 1.70, but I still get the same error
> > message.
>
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(Msg. 12) Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2004 5:55 pm
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Suggesting someone use a DVM who never has is stupid, since all readings
have to be taken with the system powered on. Its just to dangerous for most
people.
MBM can be quite accurate actually, depending on the hardware monitor that
the board has on it.
RF
"william bell" <wbell RemoveThis @whatnow.com> wrote in message
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> On Thu, 29 Jan 2004 12:17:04 +1300, "~misfit~" <~misfit~@his_desk.com>
wrote:
>
> >idunn_o@comcast.net wrote:
> >> I have a 460W power supply, 1 HD, 1 CD drive, a few case fans (4),
> >> Motherboard with standard CPU heatsink/fan,
> >
> >WTF is a "standard CPU heatsink/fan"? A celeron 900 usues about 12w, a P4
> >3.2 uses closer to 100w.
> >
> >What make of PSU? Have you run MBM5 and checked the voltages it reports?
>
>
>
> That tells you F all as its not acurate at all, if you can get one that is
> made for the MoBo that would be far better or go and get a cheap DVM..
>
>
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(Msg. 13) Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2004 5:55 pm
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Rick Flair wrote:
> Suggesting someone use a DVM who never has is stupid, since all readings
> have to be taken with the system powered on. Its just to dangerous for
> most people.
Dangerous? At worst one's going to make some spitzensparken and damage the
machine, but even that takes a little work.
> MBM can be quite accurate actually, depending on the hardware monitor that
> the board has on it.
MBM is neither accurate nor inaccurate--is the sensors that it uses that
have that property, and they are sometimes not very good.
>
> RF
>
> "william bell" <wbell DeleteThis @whatnow.com> wrote in message
> news:b6ig105qol2n4e5b633nn5pc9mebp1cbq8@4ax.com...
>> On Thu, 29 Jan 2004 12:17:04 +1300, "~misfit~" <~misfit~@his_desk.com>
> wrote:
>>
>> >idunn_o@comcast.net wrote:
>> >> I have a 460W power supply, 1 HD, 1 CD drive, a few case fans (4),
>> >> Motherboard with standard CPU heatsink/fan,
>> >
>> >WTF is a "standard CPU heatsink/fan"? A celeron 900 usues about 12w, a
>> >P4 3.2 uses closer to 100w.
>> >
>> >What make of PSU? Have you run MBM5 and checked the voltages it reports?
>>
>>
>>
>> That tells you F all as its not acurate at all, if you can get one that
>> is made for the MoBo that would be far better or go and get a cheap DVM..
>>
>>
>>
>>
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(Msg. 14) Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2004 10:08 pm
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Yes but voltage drop in the cable rises with current drawn.....
Guy
Rick Flair wrote:
> This wouldn't matter as all power connections route back to the same
> point.
>
> RF
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> "Mangyrat" <rat.DeleteThis@mangyrat.com> wrote in message
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>> plug the video card on a conector that nothing else is on. dont
>> share it with hard drives or anything if you can help it.
>>
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(Msg. 15) Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2004 10:31 pm
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"Bigguy" <gtittley.DeleteThis@NO.SPAM.blueyonder.REMOVE.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Yes but voltage drop in the cable rises with current drawn.....
The drop in the cable should be insignificant or the cable would feel very
warm. However I can't say how the power is distributed in the P/S so there
may be an issue with loading a single cable there. But my intuition would
be that the distribution among the cables would not be an issue.
>
> Rick Flair wrote:
> > This wouldn't matter as all power connections route back to the same
> > point.
> >
> > RF
> >
> > "Mangyrat" <rat.DeleteThis@mangyrat.com> wrote in message
> > news:bv8uf5$3iuc$1@news3.infoave.net...
> >> plug the video card on a conector that nothing else is on. dont
> >> share it with hard drives or anything if you can help it.
> >>
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