[weblacky]

I bought heavily loaded (but early model Mainboards) Octanes (1G) that had high-end graphics and their PSUs were a mix. My guess is they started with the older lucent's then as they died, SGI replaced them with Cherokees. So I agree that a lesser PSU CAN run an Octane with newer Octane2 graphics at least...but I do know that the PSU is a stated requirement for being a "true" Octane2 (along with XBOW revision and mainboard revission).

But I think Raion is right, you likely CAN but you are overdriving the lesser PSU (which is just as old or older than the one that broke) so be aware. However your system isn't max loaded, so you're not drawing the most your system could ever be configured to draw.

I'd say it's your choice, I doubt there is any more danger of Octane damage when a lucent goes out then a Cherokee goes out. Their PSUs are advanced enough to have good OCP and OVP.

Would I leave it that way...no.