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  1. 18-11-2008, 07:12 PM #1
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    4870x2 power consumptions?

    Ok my mate has a 4850 atm and is changing it for a 4870x2, its a brand new rig but its only got a 460 watt coolermaster
    http://www.coolermaster.com/products...detail&id=3728

    Can u tell me if the pwoer is suffient enough to run the card to its full potential?

    Other specs:
    4gig ram, e8400 or something

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    Re: 4870x2 power consumptions?

    Personally I would want a bit more Juice a 4870X2 will draw ~400W for an entire C2D system so I would want a 550-700W PSU to keep within the peak efficiency and ensure that the was plenty of head room for upgrades and overclocking.
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