Hello guys just a quick question, so i have my newest Phenom II X4 955 rig all set up and built and i'm waiting for the Sapphire 5870's to come in stock, my question is: Will a 550W Corsair (Which is what i already have) be enough to power a 5870, an overclocked X4 955, 4GB DDR2 RAM, and obviously one HDD and Optical drive? Obviously the worst thing you can do is skimp out on your PSU so i would like to make sure i'm covered. Any thoughts?
5870 and Overclocked X4 955 power?
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I'd be tempted to go with a little more. The 550w should be sufficient but wouldn't leave much room for upgrades.
Corsair site seems to suggest you'd be looking at a 520w 550w or 650w.
I'm cautious. If it was my system I'd play it safe with a 650.
Neil
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Corsair site seems to suggest you'd be looking at a 520w 550w or 650w.
I'm cautious. If it was my system I'd play it safe with a 650.
Neil
(Somebody will probably be along to disagree shortly
)Thanks for the replies gentlemen. Yes i already have one i just want to make sure and ask you guys by playing it safe. So the general consenseus is that it will run fine? Yes? Ok now to wait untill the Sapphire 5870's come in stock (Never had a problem with Sapphire in the past). I just hope my PSU doesn't end up frying because of this or my rig ends up blowing up LOL. I'm trusting you guys here . Cheers again.
. Cheers again.
Soldato
650w or 750w. I have an 850w because i had the cash.
Soldato
This.