Will my 230w PSU run a XFX/ATI 5670?

[xxtomxx]

Hi,

I've currently got an old media center pc and I've currently got on order an XFX/ATI 5670. My current graphics card is a very very old an nVidia GeForce 7600 GS (256MB GDDR2, 450MHz GPU, Memory 400MHz) as it came with the pc nearly 3 years ago.

I just wanted to know if my 230w PSU will run the new card? I know ATI recommends a 400w PSU but I don't want to have to shell out the money for a new PSU unless 100% necessary. The 5670 only draws about 75w on full load.

Thanks

 

[tikrjee]

Short answer: No

I wouldn't trust it. Though, it doesn't "need" 400W of power supply running the system either.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371033

This will do quite nicely. Built a rig using that PSU and GPU for my little brother. Works very fine.

Honestly, if you're going to invest in any kind of video card, it's worth buying a reliable PSU. A good, reliable power supply can last a couple upgrades, and this one in particular is quite energy efficient (and very quiet)

 

[xxtomxx]

Thanks,

I'm looking at getting a Hiper 530w ATX PSU which will more than cover it I think.

 

[deadlockedworld]

I would recommend you reconsider and get a PSU from one of the more reputable brands. Corsair, Seasonic, OCZ, and Antec all make high quality power supplies.

Corsair 400cx-- very good choice for $39
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139008&Tpk=corsair%20400cx

I own this-- its quiet, cool, very efficient and has a 3 year warranty.

 

[xxtomxx]

Ok,

I've found an Antec SmartPower 350W which is quite cheap. You think that will be reliable PSU?

 

[shubham1401]

^+1 to 400CX.

It is a very nice PSU(I'm running one too )

 

[tikrjee]

Avoid HIPER!!!
I've only ever worked with 3 systems that had HIPER power supplies, and all three of them were severely damaged because of the power supply!

I've personally lost a Pentium D, motherboard, RAM, and video card because of one of their PSUs.

Go Antec, Corsair, or Thermaltake. Beware the cheap "powerful" PSUs!
Your computer is only as good as your power supply!

BEWARE! BEWARE! Beware! beware....

 

[deadlockedworld]

I cant find the specs on that 350w, so I cant recommend it.

This EarthWatts Green EA-380D Green 380W is a little cheaper than the Corsair though since it has no MIR and free shipping, and would still be good for a 5670.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371033&cm_re=Antec-_-17-371-033-_-Product

 

[tikrjee]

I cant find the specs on that 350w, so I cant recommend it.

This EarthWatts Green EA-380D Green 380W is a little cheaper than the Corsair though since it has no MIR and free shipping, and would still be good for a 5670.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371033&cm_re=Antec-_-17-371-033-_-Product

GRR... I recommended that one already!

Short answer: No

I wouldn't trust it. Though, it doesn't "need" 400W of power supply running the system either.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817371033

This will do quite nicely. Built a rig using that PSU and GPU for my little brother. Works very fine.

Honestly, if you're going to invest in any kind of video card, it's worth buying a reliable PSU. A good, reliable power supply can last a couple upgrades, and this one in particular is quite energy efficient (and very quiet)

 

[deadlockedworld]

LOL... Well there is nothing wrong with us agreeing

 

[tikrjee]

LOL... Well there is nothing wrong with us agreeing

^+21 to People Skills for agreeing with me

 

[lauxenburg]

As just about everyone has said...the Corsair cx400. Don't be ignorant and get something different. Its $39 with a rebate. $55 without! Can't pass that up!

 

[tikrjee]

As just about everyone has said...the Corsair cx400. Don't be ignorant and get something different. Its $39 with a rebate. $55 without! Can't pass that up!

The CX400 isn't 80 PLUS Bronze certified. ONLY 80 Plus and it's $15 more than the Antec Earthwatts EA-380D

 

[deadlockedworld]

The CX400 isn't 80 PLUS Bronze certified. ONLY 80 Plus and it's $15 more than the Antec Earthwatts EA-380D

Lol they are the same after MIR--and im proof that corsair honors MIR agreements. I like the bottom-mount fan on the Corsair that sucks air out of the case.

Either is a good choice.

 

[tikrjee]

Lol they are the same after MIR--and im proof that corsair honors MIR agreements. I like the bottom-mount fan on the Corsair that sucks air out of the case.

Either is a good choice.

Yea, can't go wrong with either one. Flip a coin on it. Or, if you don't have that extra $15 at the moment, go antec

 

[shravankale]

Mu suggestion get a CORSAIR VX450W.....please avoid cheap brands, many people fail to realize how important a PSU and end up getting crappy ones and ultimately frying your computer...

I agree with tikrjee

 

[xxtomxx]

Thanks for everyone's input. I live in the UK so any US website won't be any good for me. My bad for not mentioning earlier guys. I will look at the PSU's you guys have mentioned on UK websites and see what kind of prices they are going for.

Thanks again

 

[tikrjee]

...now he tells us!
it's all good. at least we provided you brand names and model numbers

Good Hunting!

 

[clinomaniac]

Thanks for everyone's input. I live in the UK so any US website won't be any good for me. My bad for not mentioning earlier guys. I will look at the PSU's you guys have mentioned on UK websites and see what kind of prices they are going for.

Thanks again

Ebuyer have the Antec Earthwatts 380W for £33 if i remember correctly, let me just check...

Here you go, £33.16

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/185183

Cheapest in the land

 

[xxtomxx]

Thanks for the link. I think that's the one I'm going to get

Nice one guys