What power does my psu really supply

[NightDrift]

Hi

I have a huntkey 550w greenpower, does it really supply 550w or less, I want to add a second Radeon 5770, but that will depend on how much power I have to work with, the psu is rated at 80+ Bronze. Please advise

Current Specs: Amd phenom2 965, 2*2GB Kingston 1333, Radeon 5770 1gb ddr5, 5oogb 1tb and 1.5tb seagate HDD's, std 22* dvd writer, raidmax Quantum case,

Also how do I tell if my processer is c3 stepping or not ie it draws 130w or 140w

Thank you for your support and time

 

[delluser1]

I wouldn't
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/668

 

[rolli59]

I would consider getting a quality PSU before putting in another HD5770.
A PSU only puts out the power that the components need.

 

[NightDrift]

any advice on the processor question?

 

[jsc]

Download and install a program called CPU-Z. It will peek inside your CPU and tell you what your core stepping is.

 

[JohnnyLucky]

Here are the official ATI power supply requirements for the ATI Radeon HD 5770 and 5750 video cards:


450 Watt or greater power supply with one 75 watt, 6-pin PCI Express® power connector recommended

600 Watt or greater power supply with two 75 watt, 6-pin PCI Express® power connectors for ATI CrossFireX™ technology in dual mode


The recommendations are for an entire pc system.

Corsair and Seasonic are two brands that have a reputation for high quality power supplies that consistently earn high marks in technical reviews. They are reliable, stable, and come with a 5 year warranty. Some of the newer models come with a 7 year warranty (in the USA).