Will this PSU cut it for the Radeon HD 6950?

[montymint]

Hi,

Its about time that i upgraded my system a little.

Now as part of my budget I've included the following card:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-036-HS&tool=3

and to save a little I've gone down the cheaper PSU road, of which I was thinking:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-045-OK&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1709

Now as I have read the card needs 500W, but am i sure on a OC i5 rig will I not run the risk of not having enough power for the GPU?

At the moment I have zero interest in going X-fire, as in that case I'd also need a bigger case hahaha!

thanks in advance

Pete

 

[Columbo]

It would probably be fine but I'd take this one over it every day of the week.

 

[RJC]

I would avoid the Ocuk PSU like the plauged, do not skimp on the PSU.

 

[dave_beast]

Personally I wouldn't choose an "unbranded" PSU, it's just not worth the risk. Go with one of the big names and aim for more power than you need as you might want to add another card to crossfire at a later date. Skimping on PSU quality is a definite no no imo.

http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/psu_manufacturers

 

[Meaker]

I can vouch for the silent pro, the 12V rails are VERY strong on those units.

 

[MichaelM]

What psu have you currently got?

Most I've seen my system draw from the wall is 520watts during high demanding games or benchmarks.

 

[montymint]

thanks for the input guys, went for the silent pro

 

[ThePengu1n]

I would avoid the Ocuk PSU like the plauged, do not skimp on the PSU.

This a million times over.

If a cheap psu goes, it will likely take everything else with it