Minimum Power Supply Watts needed to run my desired GPU?

caltraskoo · 04-23-2009, 09:10 AM

I am currently running a Regular Intel Quad Core and a 9500GT atm. I read from somewhere while i was checking my computer now, that I have a 350Watt Powersupply, I am trying to run a 4870, is that possible?

Hefemeister · 04-23-2009, 09:14 AM

Nope.

500 Watt or greater power supply with two 75W 6-pin PCI Express® power connectors recommended

ATI Radeon™ HD 4800 Series - System Requirements

ComatoseClown · 04-23-2009, 09:14 AM

it's really not about the watts, but about the amps on the +12v rail.....for that i would say a minimum of 40-50amps which is usually found on 500+ watt PSU's

caltraskoo · 04-23-2009, 10:11 AM

Alright, is there any upgrades I can do to the GPU other than a 9600GT? My Cod4 isn't faring to well with the 9500 GT.

Hefemeister · 04-23-2009, 10:15 AM

yes you can upgrade you psu and run the 4870.
Assuming your computer can run it.

What are your computer specs?

caltraskoo · 04-23-2009, 10:45 AM

4G of DDR2 800 MHZ speed
250G HDD 7200 RPM
lalala...
I meant GPU upgrades to the max of my PS without killing it.
a 3850 wiwll do?

patonb · 04-23-2009, 11:00 AM

We really neewd to know your psu Amps.

Its on the lable of the psu, inside the comp case.

surgeVel · 04-23-2009, 11:01 AM

You could use a 9600GT, an HD4670, or even, possibly, an HD4830. Even the 9600GT or HD4670 can max out CoD4.

Albo23 · 04-23-2009, 03:54 PM

Check the amps on the side or from the model number. That matters more than the wattage.

caltraskoo · 04-28-2009, 10:51 AM

umm, i can provide minimal info
I have an already built Vostro 410?

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