Is this PSU ok for a single 5870?

[chris_uk333]

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-046-OC&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1098

Cheers

 

[MiNxYyY]

for the extra £6 id go for this one

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-032-OC&tool=3

 

[chris_uk333]

I already own the PSU i linked, just wanted to know if it's fine for a 5870.

Cheers

 

[MiNxYyY]

ah rite ok

ye will be fine

 

[chris_uk333]

Thanks matey. How hot do 5870s run compared to 4850s? Any idea?

 

[MiNxYyY]

well when i had 4850 on stock cooling it was about 44c idle and 70-75 100% load

Ive read a few reviews of people who have their 5870 using stock cooling and getting about the same temp if not a little lower

 

[chris_uk333]

Sorted then. Thanks

 

[MiNxYyY]

No worrys

 

[BigBruiserAl]

Stock 5870 no o/c runs bf2bc 69c load
killing floor 71c load

 

[tommybhoy]

My 5870 stock/idle 46c(that's in a tiny cupboard under the stairs though). I have a 9800gt green edition at 44c in the same set-up for hybrid phys-x.
If you are going to dual display the 5870 take note that stock/ idle temps rise about 10c.

 

[chris_uk333]

How long would you say a 300 quid card lasts? Many years would you say to play games at least on medium top res?

 

[dmxdex2020]

If low res card will obvious last longer. All depends on the res you are running and the amount of AA and AF.

 

[arc@css]

I always tend to think that if you're someone that wants max AA, highest res, then that is when gaming rigs can cost potentially much, much more. For those like myself that want (almost) all settings set to the highest but aren't that bothered about a constant 60fps or 8xAA then it's not really an expensive hobby in that regard.

I see absolutely no reason to change my card just yet. More likely the cpu and mobo will get changed first and I'll leave the graphics card as it is.

 

[Mojo]

I'd be a little worried over that PSU mate. Quite a few websites have done reviews on the PSU, and while it's a good performer, there is oscillation in the rails when put under pressure, which can damage components in the long term. Obviously it's not worth binning it straight away (It won't blow up or anything), but I would suggest looking at a different PSU in the long run

 

[chris_uk333]

I'd be a little worried over that PSU mate. Quite a few websites have done reviews on the PSU, and while it's a good performer, there is oscillation in the rails when put under pressure, which can damage components in the long term. Obviously it's not worth binning it straight away (It won't blow up or anything), but I would suggest looking at a different PSU in the long run

What about a 5850?