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With the Game Stream, it powers up, but with CMOS cleared, neither the onboard video, nor my X1800XT shows any display. The row of diagnostic LEDS lights up the two towards the front of the mobo. I'm posting using my cheapie XClio450, which is going to stay, because my system is solid as a rock now. I can even lower my CPU voltage to maintain my same overclock.
Ya, if the cheaper one works, go for it! Should be easy to sell the GX. I had issues with heavy overclocks on the X1X00 cards though on a NeoPower 480w, so make sure it is still good with everything maxed out. An overvolted 12v rail is not necessarily a good sign, because it can go unstable either way. I have had one where it did that. That's why the rule of thumb is + or - 5%. Just make sure... Prime95 x 2 + ATiTool stress test is a good way to do that.
I'll usually run Prime95 on both cores for awhile, and then I'll run RTHDRIBLE on one core and leave the other instance of Prime95 on the other core. RTHDRIBLE runs both the video card and other core at max. I'm running dual Prime95 as I type this and lowered my CPU voltage from 1.55 down to 1.42V.........plus the AC guys are working on my AC, so it's a good toasty 85F in here.
If you're looking to sell, or even trade that PSU, shoot me a P.M. I think a GameXStream would work better for me in my situation than a 520w PowerStream. If you're looking to trade, i'd be happy to add cash
These blue LEDs are killing me, to be honest. I sleep with my computer in my room, and on, and they are pretty darn bright.