Should I get a HD 6870+800W PSU or 650 TI Boost?

Mikoloco · Jan 12, 2014

So, the place where I was going to buy the HD 6870 was offering a 800W PSU with it, but I saw they had a GTX 650 Ti boost for 150$.
So do I buy the HD 6870+PSU for 170$ or the GTX 650 TI Boost for 150?

apcs13 · Jan 12, 2014

I would say the GTX 650 Ti Boost, because it has 2GB GDDR5 memory whereas the 6870 only has one. Plus, the 800W power supply is so much overkill, I run a 770 with an FX-6350 with a 650W one and have no issues. If I were you, I would get the 650 Ti Boost and when you have enough cash SLI that with another.

teachmehowtotank · Jan 12, 2014

A 6870 with a 800 watt psu for only $170!! Thats a killer deal!

But, and its a big "but". It sounds like that 800 w psu is crap to be that cheap, there fore not worth it.

Mikoloco · Jan 13, 2014

It is this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139025, also found a GTX 660 for the same price of the 650 TI boost
Which one should I get?

apcs13 · Jan 13, 2014

Mikoloco :

That power supply isn't bad, but it is so much overkill for you. I would still go with the 650 Ti Boost, as it beats out a plain 660. If it is a 660 Ti though, get the 660 Ti. Here's the order: 650<650 Ti < 660 < 650 Ti Boost < 660 Ti

Mikoloco · Jan 13, 2014

I wouldn't call it overkill, in July, I'll completely renew my computer. (CPU, RAM, MOBO and perhaps watercooling.)

apcs13 · Jan 13, 2014

Mikoloco :

Thats still overkill. The only way it isn't overkill is if you are going to use SLI or CrossFire, and even then you only need 750W. Besides. That power supply is only 80+, you want at least 80+ Bronze

Mikoloco · Jan 13, 2014

Alright, then I'll get the 650 ti boost.
Thanks guys
btw is there a cheap PSU you can recomend me for max 80$?

apcs13 · Jan 13, 2014

Mikoloco :

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?gclid=CI_8wKXh-7sCFbB9Ogod318AmQ&Item=N82E16817151096&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-_-pla-_-Power+Supplies-_-N82E16817151096&ef_id=Umm31QAAAX17ZnyS:20140113181655:s

$70 620 watt power supply that is 80+ Bronze and by a very reputable company.

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