700W OCZ with ATI 7970

[twisted_rb]

Hi i just wanted to know if my 700w PSU ( http://www.ebuyer.com/152008-ocz-mxsp-series-700w-80-psu-modular-single-12v-rail-135mm-fan-ocz700mxsp ) will run a ATI 7970 is 700w enough?

 

[Bejusek]

Yes. Quality 550W would be enough.

 

[twisted_rb]

ok do u know what would be the best 7970 to buy? like which brand

 

[Bejusek]

VTX3D HD 7970 X-Edition 3 GB
Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 OC WindForce
Sapphire 7970 Vapor-X GHz Edition

 

[twisted_rb]

ok what about the asus and the xfx black edition?

 

[Bejusek]

ASUS HD7970 DC II is very good, but it is a triple slot card, so if it can fit in your build it's ok.
As for XFX I remember reading somewhere that it has loud fans.