4870 and PSU

[nytz]

Can a 4870 graphic card run on a Antec 350 watt output?

Thank you.

 

[kagerou]

Your talking about the Antec 350 EC the answer is no it's not gonna run. That PSU has 21 or 22 Amps on the +12V rail, leaving only 100 watts for the rest of the system.That means 100 W for the processor, hard drive and optical unit.

 

[nytz]

ok, but could u say wich one that would be able to run it all at a decent price?

 

[kagerou]

The minimum I would get is a Corsair CMPSU 450 VX, it has 33 Amps on the +12V rail so you'll even have some power to spare.

 

[nytz]

Will i still be able to Overclock the graphic card?

 

[kagerou]

Yes you'll be able to overclock it without any issues.

 

[nytz]

Would Corsair TX650W work?

 

[theblackbird]

Would Corsair TX650W work?

Most definitely. I have that PSU with my 4870.

 

[nytz]

Great Thanks all

 

[ExistNY]

Would two 4870s in crossfire work on the TX650W?

I know it's pushing it, but I think I've read that 650w is sufficient even though ATI recommends 900-1100w PSUs.

 

[jivdis1x]

Two 4870s would work in idle. But under load, two would drain between 500-525watt. The Corsairs 750 would be good enough to run it plus a OC Q6600.