psu + how good a graphics card can it do ?

TALON1973 · 17 Sep 2012 at 17:56

as topic really ...

i have a Tagan TG530-U15 530W ATX2.01 Easycon SLi Compliant Modular Silent PSU (CA-008-TG)

- Two separate +12V rails for best performance and universal support for all ATX standards.
- Transformable mainboard connectors for PC & Server
- Two EMI-shielded power connectors for PCI Express & VGA graphic cards
- Four Serial ATA power connectors for SATA hard disks
- 120 mm fan for whisper quiet operation

in my pc atm which is running a 6850 fine with 1 molex

have i got any wiggle room to geta card better than that ?

the psu is 6 years old and still going strong

Bacon? · 17 Sep 2012 at 17:59

You could swap that 6850 for a 7850 but any higher end and I doubt it will cope, simply because of the age. I am unsure if Tagan PSU's are quality ones though?

TALON1973 · 17 Sep 2012 at 18:01

Bacon? said:
You could swap that 6850 for a 7850 but any higher end and I doubt it will cope, simply because of the age. I am unsure if Tagan PSU's are quality ones though?

well back then they were one of teh best...and wholly cow you got not far off my posts in 5 months that ive taken 8 years to get lol

HankScorpio · 17 Sep 2012 at 18:07

I run my 7970 on a Asaka paxpower 500w 12v rail psu and it's fine.

Orcvader · 17 Sep 2012 at 18:13

TALON1973 said:
well back then they were one of teh best...and wholly cow you got not far off my posts in 5 months that ive taken 8 years to get lol

He loves posting

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Tagan was a good brand. 7850 is a nice choice, you might be able to get away with a 7950 though.

What sort of budget do you have in mind? Could chuck in a new PSU if needed.

TALON1973 · 17 Sep 2012 at 18:36

graphics wise dont want to go over £200 a new psu i will do at a push ..but in no rush

Bacon? · 17 Sep 2012 at 19:04

Hehe and its not posting in the dreaded GD either

But since they seem to be a good brand then 7850 easily, 7950 shouldnt be much problems but because of its ages I personally wouldn't.