psu for 4870 cf

[krisbutler]

will my current psu (seasonic x900 http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showp...cat=1099&name=Seasonic X900 SS-900HP 900w PSU )handle my new 2nd 4870 graphics card?

current system specs

e8600 4.6Ghz 1.44v
maximus formula x38
4gb dominator 2.1v
150gb raptor
250 gb hittachi
x-fi fatality
1 dvd rw
4870 watercooled so no fan

14 led 1200rpm case fans
2 swiftech d5 pumps
3 cathodes 12"
2 fan controllers

 

[AtaRo]

im sure it should be enough if in doubt get a cheap power meter and measure the current power consumption of your system.you can get one from m*aplin for only £9.99.maybe ocuk should start selling one as it is a very handy little device.

 

[Bradley8988]

Im runng a 850W silverstone with the spec in sig.

 

[Boogle]

Easy peasy lemon squeezy.

4870 CrossFire with a high-end PC will run easily on a quality 600W PSU. A 900W PSU will be MORE than enough.

To put it another way - if you maxed out your 900W, it would be like leaving your microwave on for however many hours you use your PC.

Power consumption of 4870 CF: http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/1481/13/sapphire_radeon_hd_4870_in_crossfire/index.html

Your PSU could handle dual 4870 X2s in CrossFire (total power consumption from the wall - about 780-800W).

 

[gareth170]

your psu is enough to run it. even a 700w psu would easyly be a enough..

@AtaRo, u should remove that retailer name and price. it isn't allowed here.