Optimal system to support Radeon x800

durian7 · 07-15-2008, 12:28 AM

Hi,

For quite a long time i have been running this system.

AMD Athlon XP 2500+
1.83ghz, 1gig DDR RAM

ATI Radeon X800 256mb
AGP 8x Core 500mhz

Power Supply
230 VAC

My problem is that i don't know what i am lacking or over lacking to ensure stable FPS. I've been experiencing down to 11fps although AGP is enabled to 8x, any help? I'm planning to buy a new system, but intend to optimise my current one first.

Nitrus · 07-15-2008, 02:47 AM

Your graphics card needs at least a 300-350W power supply, I think yours is 230??

You have a low spec processor and low spec RAM, so both of those things could also affect it, if you want to optimise, stick more RAM in it, get a better power supply.

durian7 · 07-16-2008, 07:03 AM

thanks a lot! will do

**wrench97** · 07-16-2008, 11:54 AM

230 Vac is that a UK power voltage if it came off a tag in the rear of the PC that's probably the input current. To find the wattage look for a tag on the power supply inside the case by removing the side cover. Should look similar to this.
http://www.3dvelocity.com/reviews/en...pics/label.jpg
Look for and post the total Watts and the Amps on the 12 rail(s) may be more than 1 rail.

durian7 · 07-17-2008, 12:04 AM

Total watts are 300
Amps on the 12v is 12A (1 rail, excluding the -12v)

Please suggest a suitable watt PSU (not too powerful) thanks.

**emosun** · 07-17-2008, 12:55 AM

If you really want better fps you need a better cpu , videocard , and psu. Just changing the psu really wont do much.

durian7 · 07-21-2008, 09:33 AM

that's the usual answer i get emosun, which will be done with a new computer. But i'm just looking to see what is capable for this one instead of throwing it away, thanks for your answer though

**emosun** · 07-21-2008, 09:28 PM

If you do get a psu, then get a psu that will work in your next rig. A good 100$ + one. Then you don't have to chuck it when you buy your next pc.

07-15-2008, 12:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
durian7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 12 OS: xp sp2	Optimal system to support Radeon x800 Hi, For quite a long time i have been running this system. AMD Athlon XP 2500+ 1.83ghz, 1gig DDR RAM ATI Radeon X800 256mb AGP 8x Core 500mhz Power Supply 230 VAC My problem is that i don't know what i am lacking or over lacking to ensure stable FPS. I've been experiencing down to 11fps although AGP is enabled to 8x, any help? I'm planning to buy a new system, but intend to optimise my current one first.

07-15-2008, 02:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
Nitrus Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Leicester (UK) Posts: 273 OS: Windows Vista My System	Re: Optimal system to support Radeon x800 Your graphics card needs at least a 300-350W power supply, I think yours is 230?? You have a low spec processor and low spec RAM, so both of those things could also affect it, if you want to optimise, stick more RAM in it, get a better power supply. __________________ On holiday for two weeks, so can't reply to threads right now, sorry.

07-16-2008, 07:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
durian7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 12 OS: xp sp2	Re: Optimal system to support Radeon x800 thanks a lot! will do

07-16-2008, 11:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,659 OS: Win7	Re: Optimal system to support Radeon x800 230 Vac is that a UK power voltage if it came off a tag in the rear of the PC that's probably the input current. To find the wattage look for a tag on the power supply inside the case by removing the side cover. Should look similar to this. http://www.3dvelocity.com/reviews/en...pics/label.jpg Look for and post the total Watts and the Amps on the 12 rail(s) may be more than 1 rail. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

07-17-2008, 12:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
durian7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 12 OS: xp sp2	Re: Optimal system to support Radeon x800 Total watts are 300 Amps on the 12v is 12A (1 rail, excluding the -12v) Please suggest a suitable watt PSU (not too powerful) thanks.

07-17-2008, 12:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
emosun Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 7,017 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: Optimal system to support Radeon x800 If you really want better fps you need a better cpu , videocard , and psu. Just changing the psu really wont do much. __________________ Gpu Benchmarks Cpu-Z Power supply information and selection Gpu-Z Video card quick list

07-21-2008, 09:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
durian7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 12 OS: xp sp2	Re: Optimal system to support Radeon x800 that's the usual answer i get emosun, which will be done with a new computer. But i'm just looking to see what is capable for this one instead of throwing it away, thanks for your answer though

07-21-2008, 09:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
emosun Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 7,017 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: Optimal system to support Radeon x800 If you do get a psu, then get a psu that will work in your next rig. A good 100$ + one. Then you don't have to chuck it when you buy your next pc. __________________ Gpu Benchmarks Cpu-Z Power supply information and selection Gpu-Z Video card quick list