New Power Supply

[SDavies246]

Hey guys,

I am currently look for a new power supply, the power supply needs X2 PCI-E and about 600-700W to power my new XFX Radeon 7870 2GB, I am looking to spend about £50-£60 but lower would be great.
Any help would be fantastic guys
Looking forward to the replys,
Scott

 

[djangoringo]

You don't need a 600W-700W psu for a single 7870, for that price range, the xfx 550 core edition will be a good choice, it will be more than suffice for the 7870 : http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9

 

[SDavies246]

Possibly yes I want the extra power because if I decide I want to crossfire two 7870's I have the power necessary to do so.
But I going to be running one 7870 for a while so what Watts would you recommend?

 

[o1die]

http://www.dabs.com/products/corsair-600w-builder-series-cx-series-cx-80--bronze-atx-power-supply-8CDC.html?src=2

Just one example; can't help you on finding the best price; I use newegg in the usa.

 

[toyftw]

Hey guys,

I am currently look for a new power supply, the power supply needs X2 PCI-E and about 600-700W to power my new XFX Radeon 7870 2GB, I am looking to spend about £50-£60 but lower would be great.
Any help would be fantastic guys
Looking forward to the replys,
Scott

Hi - one way to keep the cost lower is to get a PSU sufficient
for a sys with a 7870. That sys needs only a quality 500w PSU,
and that has some headroom built in, 600 - 700w
altho not harmful (except to your wallet) is an unnecessary expense.

I'll recommend a couple that will be fine for your system

http://www.dabs.com/products/xfx-550w-core-edition-80--bronze-psu-8K0S.html?refs=405790000-50544&src=3 I think your best bet

http://www.dabs.com/products/antec-550w-basiq-vp550p-atx-psu-7TD8.html?refs=405790000-50882&src=3

http://www.dabs.com/products/ocz-technology-zs-series-550w-80--bronze-power-supply-7H49.html?refs=405790000-50121&src=3

http://www.dabs.com/products/antec-520w-high-current-gamer-80plus-bronze-psu-7QST.html?refs=469170000&src=3

http://www.dabs.com/products/antec-620w-high-current-gamer-80plus-bronze-psu-7N3C.html?refs=469180000&src=3

http://www.dabs.com/products/corsair-memory-tx650-v2-650w-atx-enthusiast-series-7CHB.html?refs=367860000&src=3

http://www.dabs.com/products/ocz-technology-zs-series-650w-80--bronze-power-supply-7H4C.html?refs=367860000&src=3

Any of these will work fine with your sys.

 

[SDavies246]

Thanks for the quick replys guys,

Here is my build

Case: Zalman Z9 Mid Tower
Motherbored: Asrock 970 Pro 3
CPU: AMD FX-4100 3.60GHz Quad-Core
GPU: XFX AMD Radeon 7870 Core Edition 2GB
HDD: 1TB Samsung Drive
7 System Fans 120mm Front, X2 120mm Top, 120mm Bottum, 120mm Rear and X2 120MM Side with an Aerocool V12 Fan Contoller

Thinking of getting the XFX 550W Power Supply http://www.dabs.com/products/xfx-550w-core-edition-80--bronze-psu-8K0S.html?utm_source=td&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_content=TB00?ReferrerID=tb&utm_source=td&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_content=TB00

Would this PSU to enough to power my build without any problems?
Thanks again for replys

 

[toyftw]

Thanks for the quick replys guys,

Here is my build

Case: Zalman Z9 Mid Tower
Motherbored: Asrock 970 Pro 3
CPU: AMD FX-4100 3.60GHz Quad-Core
GPU: XFX AMD Radeon 7870 Core Edition 2GB
HDD: 1TB Samsung Drive
7 System Fans 120mm Front, X2 120mm Top, 120mm Bottum, 120mm Rear and X2 120MM Side with an Aerocool V12 Fan Contoller

Thinking of getting the XFX 550W Power Supply http://www.dabs.com/products/xfx-550w-core-edition-80--bronze-psu-8K0S.html?utm_source=td&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_content=TB00?ReferrerID=tb&utm_source=td&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_content=TB00

Would this PSU to enough to power my build without any problems?
Thanks again for replys

Yes - I think that's the best of the ones I linked above for
your system.

Also, dj recommended it as well

 

[SDavies246]

Thanks for your help everyone
Very helpful, new to this site heard it was very good for helpful advice and tips I am very impressed with the quick replys and quailty of answers Thank You!