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wake4x4paintball   08-24-2008 at 08:31:43 PM

please help me to decide which ati video card i should get?
which Power supply is good to handle this card? I have 550 watts now i dont think it will handle well?

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teh_boxzor   08-24-2008 at 08:38:41 PM
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nope not for any of those at least 650w for the 4850 CF

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col-p-todd   08-24-2008 at 08:43:05 PM
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what is the brand of your PSU? if it is a good brand a 4850cf will work but not the 4870CF

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Bob_doleee   08-25-2008 at 07:42:44 AM
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I got the 4870x2 and im in love! :love:

If you are planning on any of those setups i would go with atleast a 700 watt power supply.

I would go 800-900, but thats just me.

Good luck!

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wake4x4paintball   08-25-2008 at 06:06:47 PM
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im planning to upgrade my PSU and graphics card anyways i have 1950 pro now

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pous   08-25-2008 at 06:38:37 PM
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I have a 500w Antec PSU that will handle 4850 crossfire, if you have a quality PSU your 550 will be fine for that at least.

Crossfire will be good for you depending on your resolution. I'd say if it's a very large resolution (greater than 1680 x 1050) go with crossfire 4870's, else-wise go with the 4870x2.

Again if your PSU is a quality unit, you should have no problem powering things.

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