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antec true control 550w not good anymore ?
- Thread starter ZL1
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What most are refering to is systems w/ GF 6800's, ATIX800 cards or SLI. These new cards need almost 100watts by themselves.
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Sadly the TC550 is outdated for the new motherboards, and graphics cards. Its lack of a 24 pin ATX connector, and lack of dual 12v rails hurts it. For the new tech you will want a PSU with ATX 2.01 specs.
About your low rails. What are you using to measure that voltage? If you are using a program like Motherboard Monitor or Speedfan, those read the voltages off the motherboard sensors which are known to be inaccurate. A digital multimeter is the only reliable way to measure rail voltages.
About your low rails. What are you using to measure that voltage? If you are using a program like Motherboard Monitor or Speedfan, those read the voltages off the motherboard sensors which are known to be inaccurate. A digital multimeter is the only reliable way to measure rail voltages.
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ZachM said:
Hi
how about for the p4c800e (sorry I just cant say old) and the fx5900se ?
the only thing Im considering upgrading is the cpu (and that is a maybe)
however Im curious if the psu might be holding back my 2.4c oc and if it would hold me back if I get a prescott
Thanks
Dan
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The TC550 is adequate for a Northwood (I still use a TP430 on mine), but is easily pressed to its limits by a Prescott. At a bare minimum you must increase the airflow through the supply for it to be serviceable with a Prescott, and even then it will be limiting if the chip is really good.ZL1 said:
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Your TC is fine for your current system, but I would seek a replacement if you ever considered moving to Prescott/Athlon 64.
In the past, power supplies were beefed up using the +5 rail. Nowawdays, however, we see that current systems place more demand on the +12 volt thanks to current processors and video cards. Because of this, we find that earlier Antec units are not built to these specifications, and many former avid Antec users (including myself) have moved elsewhere for our power needs.
deception``
In the past, power supplies were beefed up using the +5 rail. Nowawdays, however, we see that current systems place more demand on the +12 volt thanks to current processors and video cards. Because of this, we find that earlier Antec units are not built to these specifications, and many former avid Antec users (including myself) have moved elsewhere for our power needs.
deception``
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