Mediator/Radeon Question

moxavius · 30 January 2012, 16:48

Does anyone have a Mediator using the Radeon graphics card?

I've been collecting the parts necessary to build a Mirage4000 system and I'm a little puzzled by something on Elbox's site. They indicate that the Mediator will only work with a "5 volt only" Radeon card.

As I look on ebay for Radeon cards, none of them say anything about what voltage the cards use. In fact, the only place I see any mention of the voltages required by Radeon cards is on Elbox's site.

I'm afraid if I buy the wrong card I will damage something.

I guess my question, is this a ploy by Elbox to coax people into buying Radeon cards from them vs. acquiring them cheaper on ebay?

Anyone know something of this voltage issue with Radeon cards?

lifeschool · 30 January 2012, 17:06

I'm looking at a spare x1900GT 256MB card I have lying around and it says it's a 5.7V card. Some older radeons are 3.3 or less, but no idea which is which. I can't find any other voltage information on the web. If this x1900GT is any use to you I can sell it for a reasonable price.

moxavius · 30 January 2012, 19:06

That has to be what the differentiation they are talking about - some cards being 3.3volt and others 5.7 volt. Yes, I am interested. PM sent.

fitzsteve · 30 January 2012, 20:13

I have one of these:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ATI-Radeon...item564849333e

This would be fine as it's a dual voltage card (3.3 & 5v)

I think Amigakit sell these too

All the best,

Steve.

lifeschool · 31 January 2012, 14:54

Ah ha. So now you have two options, my PCI Express card (256mb, 575Mhz) or Steve's PCI (not express) card (128mb, 240Mhz) - so I guess it all depends on what type of graphics slot you have/require. PM also sent.

fitzsteve · 31 January 2012, 16:51

Mediator takes only PCI not PCI Express

List of supported cards on Elbox's site.

All the best,

Steve.

30 January 2012, 16:48	#1
moxavius Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Louis/US Posts: 46	Mediator/Radeon Question Does anyone have a Mediator using the Radeon graphics card? I've been collecting the parts necessary to build a Mirage4000 system and I'm a little puzzled by something on Elbox's site. They indicate that the Mediator will only work with a "5 volt only" Radeon card. As I look on ebay for Radeon cards, none of them say anything about what voltage the cards use. In fact, the only place I see any mention of the voltages required by Radeon cards is on Elbox's site. I'm afraid if I buy the wrong card I will damage something. I guess my question, is this a ploy by Elbox to coax people into buying Radeon cards from them vs. acquiring them cheaper on ebay? Anyone know something of this voltage issue with Radeon cards? Last edited by moxavius; 30 January 2012 at 16:59.

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30 January 2012, 17:06	#2
lifeschool Local Moderator Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lancashire, UK Age: 48 Posts: 1,598	I'm looking at a spare x1900GT 256MB card I have lying around and it says it's a 5.7V card. Some older radeons are 3.3 or less, but no idea which is which. I can't find any other voltage information on the web. If this x1900GT is any use to you I can sell it for a reasonable price.

30 January 2012, 19:06	#3
moxavius Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Louis/US Posts: 46	That has to be what the differentiation they are talking about - some cards being 3.3volt and others 5.7 volt. Yes, I am interested. PM sent.

30 January 2012, 20:13	#4
fitzsteve Professional slacker! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kent, UK Age: 44 Posts: 6,683	I have one of these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ATI-Radeon...item564849333e This would be fine as it's a dual voltage card (3.3 & 5v) I think Amigakit sell these too All the best, Steve.

31 January 2012, 14:54	#5
lifeschool Local Moderator Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lancashire, UK Age: 48 Posts: 1,598	Ah ha. So now you have two options, my PCI Express card (256mb, 575Mhz) or Steve's PCI (not express) card (128mb, 240Mhz) - so I guess it all depends on what type of graphics slot you have/require. PM also sent.

31 January 2012, 16:51	#6
fitzsteve Professional slacker! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kent, UK Age: 44 Posts: 6,683	Mediator takes only PCI not PCI Express List of supported cards on Elbox's site. All the best, Steve.

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