HD 7850

[canddnavy]

The psu in my computer is Casegears Black Steel 480w. I am fixing to upgrade my graphics card to the hd 7850, but I want to be sure that the power supply will be enough. I've looked up some direcions for changing the power supply out and it looks a bit complicated. I don't want to mess up my computer... Plus the card is already at my max budget so I may have to hold off if the power supply won't be up to par...

 

[dudewitbow]

changing a powersupply isnt really complicated. all the psu is connected to is the motherboard twice(one for cpu, one for 24pin mobo) and once to all of the sata drives like dvd drive and hdd.(and the chances of case fans too). Installing a psu is almost exactally like installing all of the cords in the back of the case, or installing like a modem+router combination.

 

[ohyouknow]

Don't do it.

http://www.xoxide.com/casegears-black-steel-480w.html

You have 18amps on the 12v rail. Not good at all.

http://www.guru3d.com/article/amd-radeon-hd-7850-and-7870-review/7

Check out the recommended and what the gpu's can pull.