Can this PSU handle the ATi 4870?

Hi there!

Can this PSU handle the new ATi 4870?

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171015

Thanks.

PS, system specs:

Q6600
P35-DS3 Gigabyte
2gb super talent 4-4-3-8 @ 800mhz
400GB hard drive

Thank

it should. However, with your computer being rather high end, I'll suggest investing more. Corsair hx's series are great.

Blazing fire said:

it should. However, with your computer being rather high end, I'll suggest investing more. Corsair hx's series are great.

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I agree w/- Blazing fire the Corsair HX620W/HX520W are great PSU's and if you can afford a bit more money it will be well worth it. It also gives you the option to upgrade more easily in the future.

iSplicer said:

Hi there!

Can this PSU handle the new ATi 4870?

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171015

Thanks.

PS, system specs:

Q6600
P35-DS3 Gigabyte
2gb super talent 4-4-3-8 @ 800mhz
400GB hard drive

Thank

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Not recommended. Neither 12v rail (14amp & 15amp) puts out much for a 10-11 amp GPU card. We know you're going to overclock it.

A Corsair VX450 would handle it all just fine with its single 33 amp 12v rail (~$60) if you're on a budget. No sense spending $250 - $275 for a top notch GPU and use a lesser quality, borderline power supply.

Thanks for agreeing with me and giving me credit!