What power supply for this card

hubict12 · May 18, 2012

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1368436&sku=P450-6859

Decided to buy this graphics card Radeon 6850..
however my PC needs a new PSU i was thinking around 500W but i dont know which one and how the connections/cables go so if i could get some good PSU's i would appreciate it!

stfu_brad · May 18, 2012

the website for that card says that you need a minimum of 500w so thats your starting point.

stfu_brad · May 18, 2012

whats your build? we can give you a better choice if we know whats in your PC.

DM186 · May 18, 2012

AMD does recommend a 500w PSU and even though what really counts is what the amps on the 12v rail is. But since you need a PSU anyway the 500w is the best way to go.

So the brands you should look for are Corsair, Antec, Seasonic, XFX, Silver Stone, and some OCZ PSU's. I will link you too some PSU's and a list of PSU's that go from the best Tier 1 to the worst Tier 5.

That way if you can't find these brands you can look on that list and know what not to buy. The 6850 is a nice card but the 6870 for a few dollars more is better. I will link you to that as well. Good luck to you.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371035

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139033

http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/291?vs=290