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Phædrus2401
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Re: New System. No video signal
You *can*, theoretically, run a 4870 on a 450 watt PSU, but in reality, or without damaging the card? Not so much. 550 watt Antec... It's a good brand so maybe, but it's probably putting a strain on the system.
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