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I just got a new gpu (AMD Radeon 7870 hd) do I NEED an external power supply or can it run without one?
Do I NEED an external power supply?
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SkyBill40
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That card may need additional power directly from the PSU. It may not be able to draw it from the PCI-E slot alone, so hopefully your PSU has the proper connections to supply it as the card will not work without the additional connections if it requires it. What card, specifically, did you get? What's the exact model and manufacturer?
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