Can my PSU Handle HD 5570?

ianalberto · Nov 9, 2013

Hi, can my PSU Handle a HD 5570 which requires 400watts and 12v-24amps. My PSU is HEC Cougar SL-400W which has 12v1-15amps and 12v2-16amps. Can i safely run HD 5570 on this PSU?

IAMEXTREME · Nov 9, 2013

Radeon HD 5770
Maximum Board Power: 108W (9 Amps from +12V rail)
Idle Board Power: 18W
Power Supply Requirement: 450 Watt or greater with at least one 75W 6-pin PCI Express power connector

You also have to take in account the cpu, fans and other components power requirement.

ianalberto · Nov 9, 2013

its Radeon HD 5570 sir not the 5770
Here's my Specs:
Processor : Intel G620 2.6Ghz
Motherboard : BIOSTAR H61MLV
RAM : TeamElite 4GB DDR3 1333Mhz
PSU : HEC Cougar SL-400W

Coffeeband84 · Nov 9, 2013

Yes it should. I heard of it running on 220W.

The 5570 is a low power (43 W max) card that's the best option for people who want to game without replacing their power supply.

IAMEXTREME · Nov 9, 2013

GPU load=38 Watt
http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/radeon_hd_5570_review,6.html

PSU is fine.

ianalberto · Nov 9, 2013

can i safely run it? even though my PSU is true rated and has 2 12v rails (12v1-15amps and 12v1-16amps)?

Coffeeband84 · Nov 9, 2013

Yes, if you aren't really sure about it then I suggest you get a new power supply. Incase

IAMEXTREME · Nov 9, 2013

Coffeeband84 · Nov 9, 2013

Trust the expert (IAMEXTREME)

ianalberto · Nov 9, 2013

can i ask one last question please? if its okay, the required amps for HD 5570 i saw on the web is 24amps and my PSU has 12v1-15amps and 12v2-16amps, so is my GPU will only use the one 12v rail or the combined 12v rail?

rolandzhang3 · Nov 9, 2013

The requirements take into account the amperage of both rails so you'll be fine.

Coffeeband84 · Nov 9, 2013

Not really a power supply expert but I found this
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1775990/630-5570.html
might wanna read it if that would help

ianalberto · Nov 9, 2013

Thanks for the replies, i just notice today that HD 5570 doesnt require any connector? so i just have to put it on the PCI-Express slot?

Coffeeband84 · Nov 9, 2013

Yes sir ! any problem with the installation feel free to ask or look up on youtube will really help you.

ianalberto · Nov 9, 2013

Thanks for the replies sir

ill update here once i installed the HD 5570

Coffeeband84 · Nov 9, 2013

Anytime, well 2AM and we're still up and running. lol tomorrow is Saturday so that's ok.

Coffeeband84 · Nov 9, 2013

Did we blew up your computer... ?

ianalberto · Nov 9, 2013

sorry for the late reply i just finished installing the drivers, so far its running fine.

Coffeeband84 · Nov 9, 2013

ianalberto :

Awesome

Coffeeband84 · Nov 9, 2013

Since everything is fine you can now choose the best answer to close the topic.

Can my PSU Handle HD 5570?

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