Hd 7950

Durvelle27 · Aug 4, 2012, 09:30 PM

can i run a HD 7950 on my power supply. it has 2 +12v rails 1. 27a 2.28a ?

xBruce88x · Aug 4, 2012, 09:52 PM

according to HWcompare.com the HD 7950 uses a max of 200w.

DarkOCean · Aug 4, 2012, 10:01 PM

yes.

m1dg3t · Aug 4, 2012, 10:59 PM

First, welcome to TPU!!

It would be much better if you could go into user control panel and update your system specs so we know exactly what you're working with. Kind of difficult to give proper advice with incomplete info

Durvelle27 · Aug 4, 2012, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m1dg3t

First, welcome to TPU!!

It would be much better if you could go into user control panel and update your system specs so we know exactly what you're working with. Kind of difficult to give proper advice with incomplete info

thx and Updated ?

m1dg3t · Aug 4, 2012, 11:28 PM

I have never heard of that MFG, wattage/amperage looks OK for your system but I can't be certain of the actual PSU quality. If I was @ a PC I'd search who the OEM is but I'm on mah fone ATM. Have you had a look at the PSU sticky? It may have some specific info...

Durvelle27 · Aug 4, 2012, 11:38 PM

Durvelle27 · Aug 4, 2012, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m1dg3t

I have never heard of that MFG, wattage/amperage looks OK for your system but I can't be certain of the actual PSU quality. If I was @ a PC I'd search who the OEM is but I'm on mah fone ATM. Have you had a look at the PSU sticky? It may have some specific info...

yea i've looked at the sticker ?

m1dg3t · Aug 4, 2012, 11:55 PM

Like I said; you should be OK but without knowing the OEM of the PSU I can not comment on it's quality. The PSU sticky we have has a list of OEMs but not sure if your PSU is on there, gonna have to look. If it's not there I'm sure some Googling will return the OEM.

In any event you should be OK, if it was me I'd be saving up for a PSU from a reputable MFG/OEM. Your PSU may have a good OEM, I don't know, gonna have to do some digging

Edit: Not the sticker the sticky lol IIRC it is at the top list of the General hardware section. Stickies are important threads that get "pinned" or "stickied" so they are easy to find

Durvelle27 · Aug 5, 2012, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m1dg3t

Like I said; you should be OK but without knowing the OEM of the PSU I can not comment on it's quality. The PSU sticky we have has a list of OEMs but not sure if your PSU is on there, gonna have to look. If it's not there I'm sure some Googling will return the OEM.

In any event you should be OK, if it was me I'd be saving up for a PSU from a reputable MFG/OEM. Your PSU may have a good OEM, I don't know, gonna have to do some digging

Edit: Not the sticker the sticky lol IIRC it is at the top list of the General hardware section. Stickies are important threads that get "pinned" or "stickied" so they are easy to find

nope didn't see it there ?

m1dg3t · Aug 5, 2012, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Durvelle27

nope didn't see it there ?

Click on the General Hardware subforum, first thread. Top of list. Titled "PSU Guide" author is panchoman IIRC

Durvelle27 · Aug 5, 2012, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m1dg3t

Click on the General Hardware subforum, first thread. Top of list. Titled "PSU Guide" author is panchoman IIRC

i did but my psu isn't listed there ?

m1dg3t · Aug 5, 2012, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Durvelle27

i did but my psu isn't listed there ?

Then I'm afraid you're gonna have to do some Googling to find the OEM. Like I said you should be OK based solely on watts/amps but I'm always leary of off brand PSUs. Thats why I'm saying to find the OEM

I never skimp on PSU...

Durvelle27 · Aug 5, 2012, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m1dg3t

Then I'm afraid you're gonna have to do some Googling to find the OEM. Like I said you should be OK based solely on watts/amps but I'm always leary of off brand PSUs. Thats why I'm saying to find the OEM

I never skimp on PSU...

yea i understand i have been googling it for awhile can't seem to find it ?

m1dg3t · Aug 5, 2012, 12:29 AM

Hopefully some PSU gurus can chime in and advise maybe where is best to look, apologies for not being able to assist further

DarkOCean · Aug 5, 2012, 12:33 AM

A 7950 use a little less power than a 4870 so everything should be fine.

Durvelle27 · Aug 5, 2012, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m1dg3t

Hopefully some PSU gurus can chime in and advise maybe where is best to look, apologies for not being able to assist further

its totally fine you helped enough

m1dg3t · Aug 5, 2012, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Durvelle27

its totally fine you helped enough

I tried

You'll be OK for now and I saw you posted in the PSU thread so hopefully some1 can point you to a current OEM list so you'll know for sure of it's a keeper

There is a thanks button if you feel like using it

Aug 4, 2012, 09:30 PM	#1
Durvelle27 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 596 (1.87/day) Thanks: 61 Thanked 135 Times in 91 Posts System Specs	Hd 7950 can i run a HD 7950 on my power supply. it has 2 +12v rails 1. 27a 2.28a ?

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Aug 4, 2012, 09:52 PM	#2
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Aug 4, 2012, 10:01 PM	#3
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Aug 4, 2012, 11:28 PM	#6
m1dg3t Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 1,910 (1.74/day) Thanks: 631 Thanked 429 Times in 353 Posts System Specs	I have never heard of that MFG, wattage/amperage looks OK for your system but I can't be certain of the actual PSU quality. If I was @ a PC I'd search who the OEM is but I'm on mah fone ATM. Have you had a look at the PSU sticky? It may have some specific info... __________________ Why dazzle 'em with brilliance when you can baffle 'em with bullshit. Alterius non sit, qui potest esse sui! Und setzet ihr nicht das leben ein, Nie wird euch das leben gewonnen sein! If knowledge is power, then ignorance is bliss! If god didn't want them sheared, he wouldn't have made them sheep!

Aug 4, 2012, 11:38 PM	#7
Durvelle27 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 596 (1.87/day) Thanks: 61 Thanked 135 Times in 91 Posts System Specs	Last edited by Durvelle27; Aug 5, 2012 at 12:27 AM.

Aug 4, 2012, 11:55 PM	#9
m1dg3t Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 1,910 (1.74/day) Thanks: 631 Thanked 429 Times in 353 Posts System Specs	Like I said; you should be OK but without knowing the OEM of the PSU I can not comment on it's quality. The PSU sticky we have has a list of OEMs but not sure if your PSU is on there, gonna have to look. If it's not there I'm sure some Googling will return the OEM. In any event you should be OK, if it was me I'd be saving up for a PSU from a reputable MFG/OEM. Your PSU may have a good OEM, I don't know, gonna have to do some digging Edit: Not the sticker the sticky lol IIRC it is at the top list of the General hardware section. Stickies are important threads that get "pinned" or "stickied" so they are easy to find __________________ Why dazzle 'em with brilliance when you can baffle 'em with bullshit. Alterius non sit, qui potest esse sui! Und setzet ihr nicht das leben ein, Nie wird euch das leben gewonnen sein! If knowledge is power, then ignorance is bliss! If god didn't want them sheared, he wouldn't have made them sheep!

Aug 5, 2012, 12:29 AM	#15
m1dg3t Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 1,910 (1.74/day) Thanks: 631 Thanked 429 Times in 353 Posts System Specs	Hopefully some PSU gurus can chime in and advise maybe where is best to look, apologies for not being able to assist further __________________ Why dazzle 'em with brilliance when you can baffle 'em with bullshit. Alterius non sit, qui potest esse sui! Und setzet ihr nicht das leben ein, Nie wird euch das leben gewonnen sein! If knowledge is power, then ignorance is bliss! If god didn't want them sheared, he wouldn't have made them sheep!

Aug 5, 2012, 12:33 AM	#16
DarkOCean Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: on top of that big mountain on mars(e Eu) Posts: 1,420 (0.90/day) Thanks: 39 Thanked 272 Times in 234 Posts System Specs	A 7950 use a little less power than a 4870 so everything should be fine.

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