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Hey guys, I need your help once againI'm buying a XFX 6870 Dual Fan. Right now I have a 500W PSU, and I'm wondering, should I buy a 550W?
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2011-08-29, 11:28 PM #1Stood in the Fire
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Buying new GPU, should I upgrade my PSU?
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2011-08-29, 11:33 PM #2Keyboard Turner
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500W should be fine for that GPU.
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2011-08-29, 11:34 PM #3Deleted
if you're from the UK i'd recommend the MSI r6870 hawk with twin frozr III GPU right now as it's super cheap. my 6870 uses two 6pin adapters so i assume it'd be the same. you could also use 6pin to molex adapters if they come with the card, although i don't know if that has a negative effect on anything.
edit: if your PSU is a decent brand it should be ok, but if it's a cheaper make you might have troubles.Last edited by mmoce6d6d6a277; 2011-08-29 at 11:40 PM.
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2011-08-29, 11:37 PM #4Herald of the Titans
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500w is fine for that.
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2011-08-30, 12:53 PM #5Stood in the Fire
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could anyone explain this, please?
Originally Posted by Synthaxx
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2011-08-30, 01:22 PM #6Old God
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Just write the exact model of the PSU. Or the amperage of the 12V rail (both 12v rails if you have 2). Originally Posted by skycaptain
Last edited by haxartus; 2011-08-30 at 01:26 PM.
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