buying 4870

[SiZcO]

Im about to buy a ATI 4870 512mb... but im wondering if my 600W PSU will be enough it has x2 PCI-E but im wondering if it will be way enough power to run the card?


And can someone tell me the difference between these two cards?

Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100259L Radeon HD 4870 512MB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100257L Radeon HD 4870 512MB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

 

[dario03]

Well I sure hope so since I just bought one and have a 600w PSU

But really whats the model of your psu. As long as its a quality psu it should be fine.

 

[SiZcO]

it's a Ultra..

Ultra X-Finity 600-Watt ATX Dual 80mm Fan SATA-Ready SLI Ready Titanium Power Supply ULT31847 at TigerDirect.com

 

[dario03]

In my opinion it should be fine.

 

[Evolv]

The top one would be better, the 259L. It has a better cooler and is a lot cheaper. I'd get that one.

 

[shan1784]

I have two in crossfire and run a 750W PSU... Not sure if that helps...

 

[Michowski]

its fine. I got a 650 and did crossfire 4870 512mb. Your fine

 

[SiZcO]

Phew, thanks for the PSU info guys.. and also thanks for the suggestion on card... thats what i ordered this morning... i heard it cooled better then the other 4870's hopefully i'll be pleased.

 

[chesirecat1701]

I hope my 680w PSU will support whatever my next build turns out to be as well with that said I opt for the first one

 

[veg1992]

Im about to buy a ATI 4870 512mb... but im wondering if my 600W PSU will be enough it has x2 PCI-E but im wondering if it will be way enough power to run the card?


And can someone tell me the difference between these two cards?

Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100259L Radeon HD 4870 512MB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100257L Radeon HD 4870 512MB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

The types of coolers are the difference, go with the black one (the non-reference cooler will OC better and run cooler)

and your PSU is more than sufficient