S12II-430 and HD 6970 - safe?

[notavailable]

Hi,

I recently bought the following system:
i5 2500
GA-H61M-S2V
Corsair 2X4GB
Sapphire HD 6950 2GB DiRT3 Edition
Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB
SeaSonic S12II-430

I consider modding my 6950 to a 6970, but i am concerned because of my PSU. Will it be able to handle the system well after the mod? NO PowerTune of course, but I do plan to overclock to HD 6970 clocks (880, 1375).
Reviews indicate a power consumption around 360W with more power-hungry systems, but I wanted to make sure so I ask here.

Thanks, any help is appreciated.

I just looked at this image:
http://tpucdn.com/articles/159/images/power.jpg
According to this, it will be better rasing the PowerTune to +20% and not to mod anything, since the power consumption is lower than the modded 6950 but performance is better. What to do?

 

[nikorr]

HD6950 = 500W recommended by manufacture.

But with that PSU , I would go for it. Good performer PSU will handle it with ease.

 

[nikorr]

This is not bad deal also.

SeaSonic S12II 520 Bronze 520W ATX12V V2.3 / EPS 12V V2.91 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094

 

[nikorr]

Or this one for $60
SeaSonic M12II 520 Bronze 520W ATX12V v2.3 / EPS 12V v2.91 SLI Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151093

 

[amuffin]

Theoretically you should be fine.

 

[Kamen_BG]

You'll be fine donw worry! The HD 6970 doesnt consume more than 160 watts when gaming.You shouldn't overclock though.

 

[notavailable]

Buying a new PSU is not an option for now.

amuffin, what do you mean by "Theoretically"? should I try or not?

Thanks everyone.

 

[1depp1]

its fine, you can pair with the Seasonic PSU...but imo, dont oc you're new graphic card though.

 

[nikorr]

Check the out put. U are just fine.

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Seasonic-S12II-Bronze-430-W-Power-Supply-Review/1590/9

 

[henydiah]

i think little more power watt will be good, and had more room for OC than limit , hmm it's 520W - 550W

 

[nikorr]

Agree ^.

I have no problem with extra ~100W : ) Ever.