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    Question Another HD4870 thread..........

    ........Sorry!!! But I need to know before ordering.

    I plan to get a HD4870 tomorrow and what i need to know is, will my PSU be upto the task? If not, please recommend a new one for me. My current PSU is a Hiper 580w Type-R, here's a link to the specs My PSU

    The problem is that I don't understand power ratings on PSU's (such as 12v rail etc), it's baffled me for a long time. So I thought I'd ask people in the know.

    Many thanks.

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    Re: Another HD4870 thread..........

    Yes, though not a quality unit, it has enough power for the 4870.

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    Re: Another HD4870 thread..........

    Quote Originally Posted by kalniel View Post
    Yes, though not a quality unit, it has enough power for the 4870.
    Do you think I could run into problems? I don't want to get it and find that I'm gonna need a new PSU

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    Re: Another HD4870 thread..........

    it will run it......... but the hipers are well avoided by many as they have been known to take out whole systems... (on numerous occasions)
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    Re: Another HD4870 thread..........

    Quote Originally Posted by TAKTAK View Post
    it will run it......... but the hipers are well avoided by many as they have been known to take out whole systems... (on numerous occasions)
    I haven't had a problem so far but you have got me worried now, therefore, can anyone recommend a quality PSU? Around £50

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    Re: Another HD4870 thread..........

    Quote Originally Posted by Matt_2000_17 View Post
    Do you think I could run into problems? I don't want to get it and find that I'm gonna need a new PSU
    It's no more likely to be a problem with the 4870 than it is with your current setup, so if you've had reliable service for a while and the airflow in your case is fine you shouldn't have a problem.

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    Re: Another HD4870 thread..........

    I've not actually heard of them taking out whole systems, in that respect I think they are actually OK. They do seem to have a tendancy to die quite early though.

    If you do want a new one then a a 520W corsair HX (around £65) would be good, modular, efficent, silent etc.. built by seasonic so very good and if you buy it from scan, 5 year warranty straight to them

    £55 will get you a 550W VX by corsair, non-modular cables but otherwise very good

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    Re: Another HD4870 thread..........

    Im thinking about getting the 550W VX, seems like a very good price. I would prefer to have a modular PSU, but i suppose it'll keep the price down

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    Re: Another HD4870 thread..........

    Quote Originally Posted by staffsMike View Post
    £55 will get you a 550W VX by corsair, non-modular cables but otherwise very good
    £60 will get you the TX650W...do you think it is not worth the extra fiver?

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    Re: Another HD4870 thread..........

    It seems good are there any other differences other than output? Having got the 450W VX I feel a bit more comfortable recommending it but I'm sure the TX is great though

    Looking at his system now.. I think he bought the VX now lol

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    Re: Another HD4870 thread..........

    TX650W is made by seasonic, and is pretty much the same as a VX450W in quality, but just rated higher...

    IMHO the VX550W is a terrible buy at £55 considering the TX650W is only a few pennies more...

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    Re: Another HD4870 thread..........

    I'm tempted to agree that the VX isn't great value for money.. but only because the HX is £10 more

    The TX does seem to make more sense given the price difference but the VX can often be found for £50..

    I wouldn't buy either with my own money though.

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    Re: Another HD4870 thread..........

    Quote Originally Posted by Matt_2000_17 View Post
    I haven't had a problem so far but you have got me worried now, therefore, can anyone recommend a quality PSU? Around £50
    If you can afford a bit more the Corsair TX 650W is a cracking PSU for around £60.

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