Help! MSI R4870 1 GB GDDR5

SUPERREDDEVIL · Jul 2, 2009, 04:06 PM

Hi guys! i need some help here....

i wanna buy this VGA:

MSI R4870 1GB GDDR5

but, i got this power supply:

Thermaltake PurePower 500W

it`s enough with this one? or i need to change it for one more powerful?

(excuse my english)

Tnx pals! your opinions are VERY valuable!

DarkOCean · Jul 2, 2009, 04:11 PM

Yes,is ok for 1 4870.

mosheen · Jul 2, 2009, 04:15 PM

only 29A

http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Produc...0&ID=1524#Tab1

ati recommends a 500w psu but amp on the 12v rail is also important.

SUPERREDDEVIL · Jul 2, 2009, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mosheen

only 29A

http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Produc...0&ID=1524#Tab1

ati recommends a 500w psu but amp on the 12v rail is also important.

ok tnx, but this means that this PSU it`s not enough? i need to buy a new one?

mosheen · Jul 2, 2009, 04:23 PM

try this out http://extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp

SUPERREDDEVIL · Jul 2, 2009, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mosheen

try this out http://extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp

ok, i do the math, here`s the results: (i select 100% cpu utilization y system load)

http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/9818/dothemath.png

It`s ok?

TheLaughingMan · Jul 2, 2009, 04:44 PM

Well you already have the PSU. Buy the card if you really want it and just try it out. Please note that you will need two PCI-E connectors and your PSU only has one. You will need a Y adapter to turn two 4-pins standard plugs to 1 6-pin PCI-E plug (hope you have one cause the card does seem to come with anything).

If it works, then great. If not, then buy a new PSU. The worst that could happen is the card does get enough power and you system will not boot. The only thing you have to lose from trying it, is time.

mosheen · Jul 2, 2009, 04:46 PM

what he said

SUPERREDDEVIL · Jul 2, 2009, 09:40 PM

Ok guys, i just wanna comment: i buy the card, install it, do some benchs, Stress the system to the top... and... FINE!! everything is fine! i cant believe it, play some games for an hour... dudes, this card rules, its so cool, low temps, no power hog and it´s a monster!! i recomend it. THANK YOU GUYS, you help me so much

Cheers!

TheLaughingMan · Jul 2, 2009, 09:52 PM

Wow, I guess you bought that locally in a store. Glad it worked.

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SUPERREDDEVIL Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 228 (0.12/day) Thanks: 178 Thanked 36 Times in 28 Posts System Specs	Help! MSI R4870 1 GB GDDR5 Hi guys! i need some help here.... i wanna buy this VGA: MSI R4870 1GB GDDR5 but, i got this power supply: Thermaltake PurePower 500W it`s enough with this one? or i need to change it for one more powerful? (excuse my english) Tnx pals! your opinions are VERY valuable! __________________ Hardware Rule #234809 *"If it works, DONT TOUCH IT!"*

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Jul 2, 2009, 04:15 PM	#3
mosheen Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mauritius Posts: 320 (0.23/day) Thanks: 14 Thanked 54 Times in 43 Posts System Specs	only 29A http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Produc...0&ID=1524#Tab1 ati recommends a 500w psu but amp on the 12v rail is also important. __________________ - ---

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Jul 2, 2009, 04:11 PM	#2
DarkOCean Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: on top of that big mountain on mars(e Eu) Posts: 1,418 (0.90/day) Thanks: 39 Thanked 272 Times in 234 Posts System Specs	Yes,is ok for 1 4870.

Jul 2, 2009, 04:23 PM	#5
mosheen Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mauritius Posts: 320 (0.23/day) Thanks: 14 Thanked 54 Times in 43 Posts System Specs	try this out http://extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp __________________ - ---

Jul 2, 2009, 04:44 PM	#7
TheLaughingMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Douglasville, GA USA Posts: 3,690 (2.51/day) Thanks: 1,365 Thanked 1,261 Times in 928 Posts System Specs	Well you already have the PSU. Buy the card if you really want it and just try it out. Please note that you will need two PCI-E connectors and your PSU only has one. You will need a Y adapter to turn two 4-pins standard plugs to 1 6-pin PCI-E plug (hope you have one cause the card does seem to come with anything). If it works, then great. If not, then buy a new PSU. The worst that could happen is the card does get enough power and you system will not boot. The only thing you have to lose from trying it, is time.

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Jul 2, 2009, 04:46 PM	#8
mosheen Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mauritius Posts: 320 (0.23/day) Thanks: 14 Thanked 54 Times in 43 Posts System Specs	what he said __________________ - ---

Jul 2, 2009, 09:40 PM	#9
SUPERREDDEVIL Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 228 (0.12/day) Thanks: 178 Thanked 36 Times in 28 Posts System Specs	Ok guys, i just wanna comment: i buy the card, install it, do some benchs, Stress the system to the top... and... FINE!! everything is fine! i cant believe it, play some games for an hour... dudes, this card rules, its so cool, low temps, no power hog and it´s a monster!! i recomend it. THANK YOU GUYS, you help me so much Cheers! __________________ Hardware Rule #234809 *"If it works, DONT TOUCH IT!"*

Jul 2, 2009, 09:52 PM	#10
TheLaughingMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Douglasville, GA USA Posts: 3,690 (2.51/day) Thanks: 1,365 Thanked 1,261 Times in 928 Posts System Specs	Wow, I guess you bought that locally in a store. Glad it worked.

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