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power supply overload
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Original Message
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Name: fgt67
Date: January 23, 2003 at 11:08:42 Pacific
Subject: power supply overloadOS: Win2000 SP3CPU/Ram: 1.7Ghz/256MB |
Comment: I have just upgraded my computer. The graphics card is now a ATI Radeon 9700 and a new processor Athlon 2100XP. Also 3 fans where added to keep it all cool. The problem I’m having is that my PC checker that keeps an eye on the computer has been going of because the 12v rail has reached it's threshold. This only ever happens when I run 3D applications such as 3DMark 2001. It appears that the Radeon 9700 seems to be sucking a lot of power when it runs 3D applications. The power supply seems reasonable at 280watts. I also have 2 HDD, CD-RW and DVD. All runs fine when the computer is in standard windows. Does this warning mean my power supply simply isn’t powerful enough? Or can i just remove a power-draining device to relieve the power supply?
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Response Number 2
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Name: fgt67
Date: January 23, 2003 at 11:29:58 Pacific
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Reply: (edit)I'll take your advice. i've even tried disconnecting a few devices but still the power supply is being overloaded.
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Response Number 5
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Name: Nishant
Date: January 23, 2003 at 12:18:40 Pacific
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Reply: (edit)Nothing wrong with your power supply . Solution mailed to you at chinner50@hotmail.com
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Response Number 7
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Name: Johns
Date: January 23, 2003 at 12:29:12 Pacific
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Reply: (edit)Wow ... thanks for letting us all see the solution... Who want to bet that it say... remove your PC Checker. Right from ATI's web site! System Requirements
RADEON 9700 PRO requires connection to your PC's internal power supply for operation. Consult your system builder or OEM to ensure your system has an adequate power supply. Otherwise ATI recommends a 300 watt power supply or greater to ensure normal system operation where a number of other internal devices are installed.
Intel® Pentium® 4/III/II/Celeron™, AMD® K6/Duron™/Athlon®/Athlon XP® or compatible with AGP 2X (3.3v), 4X (1.5V), 8X (0.8v) or Universal AGP 3.0 bus configuration (2X/4X/8X).
128MB of system memory
Installation software requires CD-ROM drive
DVD playback requires DVD drive
WOW look at that recomend at least a 300w power supply!
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Response Number 8
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Name: fgt67
Date: January 23, 2003 at 14:29:53 Pacific
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Reply: (edit)My computer is still stable even though the 12v rail is still going a bit high. It only seems to do it when running power hungry 3D applications but still the power supply remains OK. I may buy a new power supply but it isn't really needed since i'm having no serious problems, but thanks for the advice all.
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