idle power reduction - MikeC?

jojo4u · Post by **jojo4u** » Thu Sep 25, 2003 3:51 am

Does anybody of you know if Nvidia or ATI plan to reduce the power needed during non-3d applications?
As a simple customer I am shure that both won't listen to me.
For a overview, look here: http://www.computerbase.de/article.php? ... xp_desktop

GamingGod · Post by **GamingGod** » Thu Sep 25, 2003 5:48 am

i was under the impression that the new nvidia cards required more power than the ati cards.

Post by **Rusty075** » Fri Sep 26, 2003 11:24 am

Actually all new Ati or Nvidia cards already do that. If you notice the power consumption jumps during the 3D benchmarks they show.

Or do you mean reduce it more? As usual, I'm confused.

jojo4u · Post by **jojo4u** » Fri Sep 26, 2003 12:01 pm

Of course, more.
Like AMD Athlons without idle disconnect: They are cooler during idle but there is much more possible.
I'd like to see some advanced power saving like in mobile GPUs

GamingGod · Post by **GamingGod** » Fri Sep 26, 2003 1:11 pm

is that number right? 200w for a 9800pro.

Post by **Rusty075** » Fri Sep 26, 2003 3:02 pm

Its the draw for the whole system GG, not just the card

GamingGod · Post by **GamingGod** » Fri Sep 26, 2003 4:10 pm

Good that was making me nervous.

Zhentar · Post by **Zhentar** » Fri Sep 26, 2003 5:04 pm

I guess my GeForce3 isn't all bad, such low power consumption!