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[Dax_Brandy]

if you're planning to put 2x4870s in the future, better get the 720Watts PSU. so you wouldnt have to worry about changing the PSU again when the time comes.

cheers.

[railfrog]

Quote:

Originally Posted by EXreaction

Well, a single 4870 uses 233w at full load, so if you have two (4870 X2) that should be 466w at full load for just the graphics cards.

Sorry, just meant the HD4870x2, not two of HD4870.

Only have the one graphics slot on Mobo.


Unless of course you mean that the 4870x2 is double that of the 4870 in wattage?

[KarmaKiller]

Nvidia has dropped their new cards, and they are as fast as the x2's, on premature drivers too. I would check into those myself. They are slighlty more then the x2's, but IMO they worth it. There is a thread going here about them.

[EXreaction]

Quote:

Originally Posted by railfrog

Sorry, just meant the HD4870x2, not two of HD4870.

Only have the one graphics slot on Mobo.


Unless of course you mean that the 4870x2 is double that of the 4870 in wattage?

The 4870 X2 is two 4870 cards on one.

[railfrog]

Quote:

Originally Posted by KarmaKiller

Nvidia has dropped their new cards, and they are as fast as the x2's, on premature drivers too. I would check into those myself. They are slighlty more then the x2's, but IMO they worth it. There is a thread going here about them.

Way too pricey over here at the moment

Components » Graphics and Video » NVIDIA Graphics Plus GTX 295 Series - Overclockers UK

[railfrog]

Quote:

Originally Posted by EXreaction

The 4870 X2 is two 4870 cards on one.

Thanks EX

That is a lot of power needed to run one of those.

[vindoul]

ATI Radeon HD 4850 System Requirements
o PCI Express® based PC is required with one X16 lane graphics slot available on the motherboard
o 450 Watt or greater power supply with 75 Watt 6-pin PCI Express® power connector recommended (550 Watt and two 6-pin connectors for ATI CrossFireX™ technology in dual mode)
o Certified [COLOR=blue! important][COLOR=blue! important]power [COLOR=blue! important]supplies[/color][/color][/color] are recommended. Refer to

[vindoul]

sorry copied the wrong one here is the link to the article:

Radeon HD 4870 X2 and Crossfire review

[railfrog]

Thanks for the links vindoul.

Think i'll go with the VX550. Should be good up to the HD4870.

[JPMiller]

First off, where would you be purchasing your PSU from?
That way I can see whats available for the money...
It also matters because sometime certain brands are VERY overpriced depending on the location...