N nuguai Distinguished Aug 20, 2011 8 0 18,510 Aug 26, 2011 #1 Short and simple: Building a modest gaming rig, and saw EVGA GTX470 for $150 Is this a good deal?
GreenDutchAlien Splendid Aug 5, 2011 3,575 0 23,160 Aug 26, 2011 #2 Short and simply ; yes, if it's new. For 150 bucks you normally get an 460, so an 470 is a good deal. Upvote 0 Downvote
Short and simply ; yes, if it's new. For 150 bucks you normally get an 460, so an 470 is a good deal.
mactronix Judicious Sep 17, 2006 7,928 1 32,115 Aug 26, 2011 #3 Check teh power requirements. Modest rigs don't usually have the juice to power such a non modest card. Mactronix Upvote 0 Downvote
Check teh power requirements. Modest rigs don't usually have the juice to power such a non modest card. Mactronix
N nuguai Distinguished Aug 20, 2011 8 0 18,510 Aug 26, 2011 #4 Thanks for the advice. It's going to be a modest rig, but I'm future proofing it. Would a 750W PSU be enough? Upvote 0 Downvote
Thanks for the advice. It's going to be a modest rig, but I'm future proofing it. Would a 750W PSU be enough?
mactronix Judicious Sep 17, 2006 7,928 1 32,115 Aug 26, 2011 #5 A good quality one yes. Corsair, seasonic something like that. The card needs 2 6 pin PCIE connectors so check the PSU you choose has them. Where are you buying from ? Mactronix Upvote 0 Downvote
A good quality one yes. Corsair, seasonic something like that. The card needs 2 6 pin PCIE connectors so check the PSU you choose has them. Where are you buying from ? Mactronix