Crossfire on Antec 500

[carrot1401]

What do we reckon:

e8400 @ 3.6ghz
4gb ocz pc-6400 ram
1 dvd-rw drive
1 hard drive
5 case fans
2 x 4850's (or maybe 1 4870 1 4850)

Should my antec 500 earthwatts cut the mustard ok?

 

[Garyj881]

Personally I wouldn't risk it going X-Fire , I would save your self a lot of hassle and just buy the HD4850 or HD4870 depending on your res.

1680 x 1050 or lower get the HD4850 anything higher get the HD4870.

EDIT: looking at your post count, have a look in the MM theres been a few HD4870's going at reasonable prices

 

[carrot1401]

So ya reckon it could kill the poor thing?

Basic bit is I already have a 4850 512mb but now have a 4870 1gb. Can't shift the 4850 so looking at getting rid of the 4870 1gb for a 4850 and some cash, and putting 2 of them in CF...

 

[LoadsaMoney]

2x 12v rails at 17a each, id say no to Crossfired 4850's.

 

[carrot1401]

How many amps am I looking for?

 

[carrot1401]

Anyone?

 

[Blackwhite]

40A minimum mate, and your Antek has only 34A (408/12=34)

 

[carrot1401]

Cheers for that!