Does the X800 pro (256M) require less power consumption than its lesser 9800 pro? I read that somewheres. I do not want to upgrade my PSU I already have a generic 450W, not as good as an Altec TruePower 430, but works fine so far.And would I get a better fps around airports? This is where I found the 9800 pro lacking, when it dipped to the lower teens and occasionally below 10. Elsewhere, it travelled fast at 35++ depending/...allen

If I am fine using X800 Pro with 380W then clearly you are fine with your 450W. ;-)Michael J.WinXP-Home,AMD64 3500+,Abit AV8, Radeon X800 Pro,WD 36GB Raptor,1 GB PC3200 http://www.reality-xp.com/community/nr/rsc/rxp-higher.jpg

>If I am fine using X800 Pro with 380W then clearly you are>fine with your 450W. ;-)Makes sense but mine is a generic brand and as such the specs are untenable at best...usually.I had a 9800 pro and it was always failing on me at critical times, like on final, or at an scenic airport commencing taxi with other AI about.I heard the X800 pro was actually less demanding power consumption wise, but I could be wrong...allen

Exactly there is some insane crappy 450 W PSU out there. It depends on your 12 V line. The X800 PRO non overclocked do use less power than an 9800 PRO but not very much less so :). But then X800 PRO:s is splendid overclockers.But you may very well be fine I would guess so. Don