Would my psu handle a hd4850

[blu_ey]

Hi have a 2sticks of 2gig memory
2hardrives
1 control pad
4 80mm fans


Hi this is the power supply i have



ATX 550 Watt Silent Transparent PSU
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[Atomic Rooster]

It should. The HD 4850 requires at least a 450W power supply.

[blu_ey]

how would i know if it can't handle it properly?

[Atomic Rooster]

Is there a sticker on the side of the unit or specs on the box it came in that tell the voltage out puts?

This is all that ATI says for the power supply requirements:

Quote:

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)

Which means you need at the minimum a 450W power supply with an available 6 pin PCI-Express connector. If your's doesn't have the proper connector, you can purchase one like this separately.

Edit:

Quote:

Originally Posted by blu_ey

how would i know if it can't handle it properly?