Power requirements for the 4870

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#1 janti_hakouz
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I have a 480W PSU, it's got 2 12V rails. one is rated at 16A, the second at 18A, with max combined output of 264W. Is it good enough for one 4870?
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#2 matrixian
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Should be fine, the card can't consume more than 225w. What's the brand ?
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#3 janti_hakouz
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Should be fine, the card can't consume more than 225w. What's the brand ?matrixian

That is what I am afraid of, It a Codegen... You can laugh, but that is the only one I could find.

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#4 matrixian
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Codegen 480W, I only see 1 +12v rail at 16A and looking at the price of 16$, no it's not enough to run a 4870.
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#5 janti_hakouz
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Don't know, I got in front of me and on the sheet, it says 12V 1, 12V 2. I'll get a picture in a minute.
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#6 matrixian
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I wouldn't take the risk, it could end up frying your new card and other components.
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#7 janti_hakouz
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yeah. It's a bit dissapointing, but it's the truth. I got it with the case though.

So, guess I'll search for another one. There was a CoolerMaster 600W one, but I looked it up on the net, and all the reviews I found were bad.

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#8 matrixian
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Get a Corsair 550W or 650W, they're excellent power supplies.
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