What PSU for HD 5830?

[Bibanu21]

I was wondering if a Corsair HX520W could handle a HD5830 at peak load on a i5 760, 4 GB RAM, 3 SATA, mild OC on the CPU and GPU.

I see that the Corsair is a 3 rail design at 18A per rail. Wondering if 2 rails would be enough to power the HD5830 (it uses 2 PCIe cables).

Thanks!

 

[hell_storm2004]

Although the 520W is good enough, suggest getting the Corsair VX550W.

 

[Hellboy]

Although the 520W is good enough, suggest getting the Corsair VX550W.

agreed, but if you can afford the extra go for the 600w variant


the larger your powersupply the less it is under stress and the cooler it runs.

also gives you chance if you need to upgrade to an extra hard disk etc

 

[obsidian86]

you could run a 5830 on a good 400 watt the hx520 is more then enough

 

[Bibanu21]

Best answer selected by Bibanu21.

 

[Bibanu21]

Thanks!
Also, the Corsair has 5 yr warranty. Nice thing to have...just in case

 

[Mousemonkey]

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