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January 7th, 2009, 06:48 PM
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January 7th, 2009, 07:15 PM
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January 7th, 2009, 08:01 PM
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Thanks KK
Would that 430W be enough, even if i upgrade the GFX to a 4870? |
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January 7th, 2009, 09:53 PM
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4870 probably not.
I would think you would want a quality 550w on up. |
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January 7th, 2009, 10:24 PM
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Just FYI, an E7300 paired with a HD4830 uses about 300W of power. Your is basically a similar configuration, just with slightly higher powered components.
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January 7th, 2009, 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by KarmaKiller 4870 probably not.
I would think you would want a quality 550w on up. | The power usage between a 4850 and 4870 is not very much, 30W with full load. ATI's 4800 Series: HD 4850, 4870 reviewed: Page 7
A 550w Corsair would be great. |
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January 7th, 2009, 11:02 PM
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January 8th, 2009, 02:44 AM
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Thanks for all the answers guys.
How much more wattage does the HD4870x2 have over the 4870? Would i still be ok with the VX550?
How do i find out the total wattage the above system will need? |
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January 8th, 2009, 10:56 AM
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Maybe a hundred watts? To be safe you could pick up a 600W PSU. That should handle about almost anything short of multiple cards. |
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January 8th, 2009, 04:25 PM
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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. |
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