7600GT KO question

Master-of-Doom · 07-06-2006, 04:51 PM

Yup, im back with another question.

Here are my specs

1GB Dual Channel DDR SDRAM
AMD Athlon 3400+
200GB harddrive

With my 7600GT in 1024x(whateverit is u prob know)
i only get 98fps in stress test. But people with similarspecs get 120 is something wrong? It runs 49 celsius idle and 53 celsius when im playing.
Playing Battlefield 2 at same resolution with maxed graphics goes 20-30 fps.

Master-of-Doom · 07-07-2006, 11:18 AM

Icant edit my post so ill say my power supply is 280wats is there a need for an upgrade to this? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817708002

dai · 07-07-2006, 11:53 AM

you are on the right track,but with psu you get what you pay for and you need something like
antec
seasonic
enermax
silverstone zeus
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...Subcategory=58

Master-of-Doom · 07-07-2006, 12:35 PM

I dont have the money for that stuff.

dai · 07-07-2006, 12:39 PM

when planning a video upgrade you should always check the psu is good enough to run it before buying
cheap generic supplies are usually a waste of money and if they go can take a lot of the computer with them

Master-of-Doom · 07-07-2006, 12:43 PM

Its the only thing i can afford since my summer break ends soon and theres no way to get money by now unless u can sugest a easy way to get the money. The one i mentioned seemed pretty good with the reviews it had.

dai · 07-07-2006, 12:45 PM

if that is all you can get then go with it,but replace it when you are able

Master-of-Doom · 07-07-2006, 12:54 PM

But when it dies it will take other parts with it? Anyways to conserver its life should i turn my comp off instead of putting it in sleep?

dai · 07-07-2006, 12:58 PM

it is unlikely to go tomorrow or all at once,you will notice problems starting to occur which will give an indication something is amiss
just don't ignore them

Master-of-Doom · 07-07-2006, 01:29 PM

Well i could get 100$ in 2 months to get it you think that will be enough time to get a non-generic psu?

dai · 07-07-2006, 02:03 PM

if you are going to have problems in the short term,you will strike them as soon as you boot up

Master-of-Doom · 07-07-2006, 06:50 PM

Before i buy it how do i check the true power supply on my computer right now?

dai · 07-07-2006, 08:11 PM

look at the label on the side of the power supply

**Ralck** · 07-07-2006, 08:21 PM

How much of a power supply can you afford? There are FSP (a very good brand) 400W supplies on Newegg for just under $50 shipped. That's a very good deal and should run your system.

Master-of-Doom · 07-07-2006, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ralck

How much of a power supply can you afford? There are FSP (a very good brand) 400W supplies on Newegg for just under $50 shipped. That's a very good deal and should run your system.

I have to pay tax in my state and i have 35$ max and thats what i can afford right now.

Anyways are you 100% sure the power boost will help since 300W is the minimum for the card to run asin most likely overall power.

**Ralck** · 07-07-2006, 08:31 PM

To be honest, I don't believe power will help you get more frames. I believe more ram (2GB dual channeled), or faster ram could by how others are getting more frames. But I think I speak for everyone here at TSF that we suggest quality power supplies as they can be the root of so many problems.

Master-of-Doom · 07-07-2006, 08:36 PM

But i wanna know if i need more ram or power im very confused and im in a tight situation. Like i said people with the same specs are getting higher fps.

dai · 07-07-2006, 08:39 PM

what psu is in the system it may be better than the one you plan on buying

Master-of-Doom · 07-07-2006, 08:43 PM

Its a bestec 300ATX from what i see they are hard to find.

dai · 07-07-2006, 09:08 PM

Voltage
+3.3V
+5V
+12V
-12V
-5V
+5VSB
Current
28A
30A
15A
0.8A
N/A
2A
suprised it boots you up,they appear to supply emachines and a few others

07-06-2006, 04:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Master-of-Doom Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 207 OS: XP	7600GT KO question Yup, im back with another question. Here are my specs 1GB Dual Channel DDR SDRAM AMD Athlon 3400+ 200GB harddrive With my 7600GT in 1024x(whateverit is u prob know) i only get 98fps in stress test. But people with similarspecs get 120 is something wrong? It runs 49 celsius idle and 53 celsius when im playing. Playing Battlefield 2 at same resolution with maxed graphics goes 20-30 fps.

07-07-2006, 11:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,575 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	you are on the right track,but with psu you get what you pay for and you need something like antec seasonic enermax silverstone zeus http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...Subcategory=58 __________________

07-07-2006, 12:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,575 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	when planning a video upgrade you should always check the psu is good enough to run it before buying cheap generic supplies are usually a waste of money and if they go can take a lot of the computer with them __________________

07-07-2006, 12:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,575 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	if that is all you can get then go with it,but replace it when you are able __________________

07-07-2006, 12:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,575 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	it is unlikely to go tomorrow or all at once,you will notice problems starting to occur which will give an indication something is amiss just don't ignore them __________________

07-07-2006, 11:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
Master-of-Doom Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 207 OS: XP	Icant edit my post so ill say my power supply is 280wats is there a need for an upgrade to this? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817708002

07-07-2006, 12:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
Master-of-Doom Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 207 OS: XP	I dont have the money for that stuff.

07-07-2006, 12:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
Master-of-Doom Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 207 OS: XP	Its the only thing i can afford since my summer break ends soon and theres no way to get money by now unless u can sugest a easy way to get the money. The one i mentioned seemed pretty good with the reviews it had.

07-07-2006, 12:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
Master-of-Doom Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 207 OS: XP	But when it dies it will take other parts with it? Anyways to conserver its life should i turn my comp off instead of putting it in sleep?

07-07-2006, 01:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
Master-of-Doom Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 207 OS: XP	Well i could get 100$ in 2 months to get it you think that will be enough time to get a non-generic psu?

07-07-2006, 02:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,575 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	if you are going to have problems in the short term,you will strike them as soon as you boot up __________________

07-07-2006, 06:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
Master-of-Doom Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 207 OS: XP	Before i buy it how do i check the true power supply on my computer right now?

07-07-2006, 08:11 PM	#13 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,575 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	look at the label on the side of the power supply __________________

07-07-2006, 08:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
Ralck TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,454 OS: 98SE/XP PRO/FC4 My System	How much of a power supply can you afford? There are FSP (a very good brand) 400W supplies on Newegg for just under $50 shipped. That's a very good deal and should run your system. __________________ Power Supply Info Everyone Should Read! How to Post Your System Specs

07-07-2006, 08:31 PM	#16 (permalink)
Ralck TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,454 OS: 98SE/XP PRO/FC4 My System	To be honest, I don't believe power will help you get more frames. I believe more ram (2GB dual channeled), or faster ram could by how others are getting more frames. But I think I speak for everyone here at TSF that we suggest quality power supplies as they can be the root of so many problems. __________________ Power Supply Info Everyone Should Read! How to Post Your System Specs

07-07-2006, 08:36 PM	#17 (permalink)
Master-of-Doom Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 207 OS: XP	But i wanna know if i need more ram or power im very confused and im in a tight situation. Like i said people with the same specs are getting higher fps.

07-07-2006, 08:39 PM	#18 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,575 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	what psu is in the system it may be better than the one you plan on buying __________________

07-07-2006, 08:43 PM	#19 (permalink)
Master-of-Doom Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 207 OS: XP	Its a bestec 300ATX from what i see they are hard to find.

07-07-2006, 09:08 PM	#20 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,575 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Voltage +3.3V +5V +12V -12V -5V +5VSB Current 28A 30A 15A 0.8A N/A 2A suprised it boots you up,they appear to supply emachines and a few others __________________