M mcbeastly Honorable Feb 26, 2013 14 0 10,510 Mar 1, 2013 #1 I'm interested in buying a 7870 this weekend. I know that I need to upgrade my PSU, so what would be a good one to buy that would support a radeon 7870?
I'm interested in buying a 7870 this weekend. I know that I need to upgrade my PSU, so what would be a good one to buy that would support a radeon 7870?
Solution stickmansam Mar 1, 2013 What is the rest of your rig/build? I would look into getting a 7870XT over an 7870/7870ghz http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-100354xtl I would get a PSU like this one, it has the same 12v rail as most 600w psu's have and is a seasonic model) http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1450sx2b9
What is the rest of your rig/build? I would look into getting a 7870XT over an 7870/7870ghz http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-100354xtl I would get a PSU like this one, it has the same 12v rail as most 600w psu's have and is a seasonic model) http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1450sx2b9
stickmansam Splendid Oct 30, 2011 3,719 0 23,460 Mar 1, 2013 Solution #2 What is the rest of your rig/build? I would look into getting a 7870XT over an 7870/7870ghz http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-100354xtl I would get a PSU like this one, it has the same 12v rail as most 600w psu's have and is a seasonic model) http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1450sx2b9 Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
What is the rest of your rig/build? I would look into getting a 7870XT over an 7870/7870ghz http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-100354xtl I would get a PSU like this one, it has the same 12v rail as most 600w psu's have and is a seasonic model) http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1450sx2b9
Norlag Honorable Jan 7, 2013 672 0 11,060 Mar 1, 2013 #3 Definitely get at least 500 watts. Definitely shoot for an 80+ certified psu, as that will save you money on your power bill. Upvote 0 Downvote
Definitely get at least 500 watts. Definitely shoot for an 80+ certified psu, as that will save you money on your power bill.
M mcbeastly Honorable Feb 26, 2013 14 0 10,510 Mar 2, 2013 #4 Best answer selected by mcbeastly. Upvote 0 Downvote