Just a bit confused...

[snowysnowcones]

Hey all, I was reading at this review, of the ATI X1650XT and X1950Pro cards, when I noticed that the 1650 doesn't have a power connector. This seemed odd to me, because I knew that the PCIe slot could only support up to 75watts, and then looking at this page, it says it consumes 160 watts.
So I guess I don't understand how it can get 75watts from the PCIe slot, but use up to 206 watts without a connector.

Somebody please fill me in!

Thanks,
-Snowy

 

[kick]

You actually need to read the article... the watts measured at idle and full load are of the *entire* system.

The X16xx series of cards is ATI's mid-range line and historically have never required a dedicated PCI-Express power connector. I had an X1600XT myself at one point to keep power requirements down. The 75W provided by the PCI-Express connector itself is sufficient.

 

[snowysnowcones]

You actually need to read the article... the watts measured at idle and full load are of the *entire* system.

The X16xx series of cards is ATI's mid-range line and historically have never required a dedicated PCI-Express power connector. I had an X1600XT myself at one point to keep power requirements down. The 75W provided by the PCI-Express connector itself is sufficient.

ooh, jeez, I feel like an idiot now I just checked over the charts, and nothing more..

Thanks though,
-Snowy