Earthwatts 500 and Radeon 5770.

[JBA1989]

Hello,

I was wondering if the Radeon 5770 would work with my Antec Earthwatts 500 PSU. I know it has more than enough watts, but, I was wondering about the amps on the 12v rails.

PSU:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371007

GPU:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102868

Thank you very much!

 

[Truhls]

Easily, but hmm its not bronze cert, i thought all EW were.

 

[JBA1989]

Not exactly sure what Bronze cert is, I am assuming something to do with the PSU's efficiency?

 

[Bluescreendeath]

Even a decent 400watt PSU will be able to run a 5770. Antec's EW 500watt PSU would definitely be able to run it fine.

 

[JBA1989]

Ok, thanks. I was just worried since I was told the max the EA500's 12v rails only had a max of 34amps and that the 5770 required 40 amps.

 

[MARSOC_Operator]

That's more than enough power.

 

[jaguarskx]

Yeah the Antec is more than enough.

It's been a while since I looked at the "medal standard", but I believe it is approximately as follows:

80 Plus = Minimum 80% efficiency
80 Plus Bronze = Minimum 82% efficiency
80 Plus Silver = Minimum 85% efficiency
80 Plus Gold = Minimum 89% efficiency

 

[JBA1989]

Alright, thanks a lot for the help.

 

[invisik]

Running a q6600@ 3.2ghz and 2 gtx260 sli overclocked with that psu. =P
Should handle that card without any problems.