Can the SAPPHIRE DUAL-X 100314-4L Radeon HD 6970 2GB 256-Bit GDDR5 work with a 500w PS?

Jonas Vandy · Jul 10, 2015

This graphics card has all the specs I'm looking for but it says on newegg it requires a 550w power supply and I already have a 500w. Seeing as I can't find any more information on it, I need some help (first time building a desktop).

Thanks!!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202113&cm_re=PCI_express_2.0-_-14-202-113-_-Product

maxalge · Jul 11, 2015

Jonas Vandy :

make and model of power supply?

Power supplies are not created equal, most don't deliver rated wattage unless it's a quality unit.

Jonas Vandy · Jul 11, 2015

maxalge :

I have a Thermaltake TR2 500w.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153165

maxalge · Jul 11, 2015

Jonas Vandy :

not a good unit, I would not recommend trying to overextend it.

will go boom

get a proper tier 1 or 2 unit from this list, 550w or better

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

or you can keep that power supply but get a power efficient gpu like a gtx 960, or 750 ti.

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Can the SAPPHIRE DUAL-X 100314-4L Radeon HD 6970 2GB 256-Bit GDDR5 work with a 500w PS?

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