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HD4870 and power supply
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24. August 2008 @ 19:54 |
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Is corsair 450W VX enough for this or should i go for 550VX or 520HX instead?
Cant decide >_>
I don't want to mess things up like fry my new psu if it can't take the card, and which one of this 2 is better, 520HX or 550VX?
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24. August 2008 @ 23:53 |
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the 4870 needs 2 6 pin connectors so the 550vx would be the better choice. the difference between those are the 520hx has modular cabling. the 550vx and 520hx will both work fine.
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25. August 2008 @ 03:44 |
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Originally posted by krj15489:
the 4870 needs 2 6 pin connectors so the 550vx would be the better choice. the difference between those are the 520hx has modular cabling. the 550vx and 520hx will both work fine.
Ok thanks... I think i'll go with the 550W vx then..
EDIT: By the way, i've heard that dual/triple rails like HX might be trouble, is that true?
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25. August 2008 @ 06:03 |
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Not necessarily trouble but because there isnt only one 12V rail then more resistance is met.
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25. August 2008 @ 17:19 |
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No, some idiots will have you otherwise, but multi-rail and/or modular PSUs are VERY rarely problematic for that reason.
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27. August 2008 @ 03:46 |
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Hey, the shop was out of corsair 550W VX, so they'd sell me a Zalman ZM600-HP instead, is this good psu?
Doesn't cost much more tho..
17,5$ more
It has four rails for 42A total and modular cables, but i'm not familiar with the Manufacturer ^^
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27. August 2008 @ 04:23 |
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Zalman PSUs are good, but the 600-HP isn't as quiet as the Corsair units. If that's not an issue, it'll be fine for your uses.
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27. August 2008 @ 05:05 |
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Thanks :) Oh... I don't care if it isn't as quiet, i've got used to my chinese ping-pong, it sounds like a jetplane ;D
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27. August 2008 @ 05:08 |
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Lol fair enough - no, the Zalman units are pretty solid and powerful.
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