Please help me!

steven94 · 07-11-2009, 07:30 AM

i have 2 separate questions, however different topics, but the main question is about a power supply so i decided to post here.

Main question
Can Thermaltake TR2 W0070RUC 430W ATX12V V2.2 Power Supply, support the ATi Radeon XFX HD 4850 graphics card? Also if not, can someone give me a link to a good power supply but is in the range of $30-$40, and is able to support the graphics card.

2nd Question
Can the ATi Radeon XFX HD 4850, fit into a Dell 531s? (its a slim tower)

Thank You in advance!

**Tyree** · 07-11-2009, 07:50 AM

The 4850 requires a minimum 450W PSU.
There are no quality PSU's the that price range that will supply sufficient power for thet graphics card.
This Seasonic 650W would work. $85
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817151036

XFX are not that great and their support is terrible. Look at Sapphire, PowerColor, Asus or Gigabyte for ATI cards.

I really don't know if the 4850 would fit into a slim tower case.

steven94 · 07-11-2009, 08:56 AM

however can a sapphire or powercolor and etc fit in? Also a person said that the video card can fit and he gave me the power supply; also said that it is able to support it

Out of these video cards which one should i get?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...5%20-%20%24100

If it cant fit cant i just leave the case open?

HD_Monkey · 07-11-2009, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steven94

a person said that the video card can fit and he gave me the power supply; also said that it is able to support it

Just because the system powers up does not mean that the psu is providing adequate power. That thermaltake is low quality and insufficient for the card you are looking at as Tyree stated. You will be setting yourself up for a myriad of problems (BSOD's, overheating, crashes). Get a quality unit!

Quote:

Originally Posted by steven94

Out of these video cards which one should i get?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...5%20-%20%24100

If it cant fit cant i just leave the case open?

Measure the space available in your case from back slot to see how much room you are working with. The xfx is LONG, about 12.5 inches. Leaving the case open makes no difference.

**Tyree** · 07-11-2009, 11:33 AM

What PSU did the "person" give you (Brand and Model)?
Of the cards you linked to, I would go with any on that page except the XFX and the Open Box Asus.

steven94 · 07-11-2009, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyree

What PSU did the "person" give you (Brand and Model)?
Of the cards you linked to, I would go with any on that page except the XFX and the Open Box Asus.

well heres the power supply in mind
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817153023

heres the graphics card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150337

I measured available space for the graphics slot, its about 8.5in.
i'm not sure if the XFX will fit, but will an ASUS fit
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121253

or can a HIS fit?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161244

if none of these can fit can you give me a link to one that might fit, but is in the 90-105$ range.

Thank You, also i really need to buy one this weekend..

HD_Monkey · 07-11-2009, 03:33 PM

Well, as you seem dead set on buying a power supply in the 30 - 40 dollar range, I have no more advice to give. You WILL experience future problems and WILL be right back here asking for help. At that time, again we will tell you that the psu is garbage. Look forward to hearing from you!

**wrench97** · 07-12-2009, 03:26 PM

If you have 8.5" None of them will fit the Asus is 9" long the HIS is over 9.5" long(24.6CM)
http://usa.asus.com/products.aspx?mo...=8&l3=725&l4=0
http://www.hisdigital.com/un/product2-28.shtml

For power on any Performance Video card you need to be at 550w or above in a quality unit all you'll accomplish with a cheap low quality unit is to fry something important.

For a overclocked HD4850 I would use a 650w to keep temps down they run very warm you don't need a PSU running at or over 100% capacity adding to the temps in the case.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005

07-11-2009, 07:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
steven94 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 44 OS: Vista	Please help me! i have 2 separate questions, however different topics, but the main question is about a power supply so i decided to post here. Main question Can Thermaltake TR2 W0070RUC 430W ATX12V V2.2 Power Supply, support the ATi Radeon XFX HD 4850 graphics card? Also if not, can someone give me a link to a good power supply but is in the range of $30-$40, and is able to support the graphics card. 2nd Question Can the ATi Radeon XFX HD 4850, fit into a Dell 531s? (its a slim tower) Thank You in advance!

07-11-2009, 07:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,587 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Please help me! The 4850 requires a minimum 450W PSU. There are no quality PSU's the that price range that will supply sufficient power for thet graphics card. This Seasonic 650W would work. $85 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817151036 XFX are not that great and their support is terrible. Look at Sapphire, PowerColor, Asus or Gigabyte for ATI cards. I really don't know if the 4850 would fit into a slim tower case. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

07-11-2009, 08:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
steven94 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 44 OS: Vista	Re: Please help me! however can a sapphire or powercolor and etc fit in? Also a person said that the video card can fit and he gave me the power supply; also said that it is able to support it Out of these video cards which one should i get? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...5%20-%20%24100 If it cant fit cant i just leave the case open? Last edited by steven94; 07-11-2009 at 09:12 AM.

07-11-2009, 11:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,587 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Please help me! What PSU did the "person" give you (Brand and Model)? Of the cards you linked to, I would go with any on that page except the XFX and the Open Box Asus. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

07-11-2009, 03:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
HD_Monkey Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 367 OS: XP x64 SP2 My System	Re: Please help me! Well, as you seem dead set on buying a power supply in the 30 - 40 dollar range, I have no more advice to give. You WILL experience future problems and WILL be right back here asking for help. At that time, again we will tell you that the psu is garbage. Look forward to hearing from you! __________________

07-12-2009, 03:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,565 OS: Win7	Re: Please help me! If you have 8.5" None of them will fit the Asus is 9" long the HIS is over 9.5" long(24.6CM) http://usa.asus.com/products.aspx?mo...=8&l3=725&l4=0 http://www.hisdigital.com/un/product2-28.shtml For power on any Performance Video card you need to be at 550w or above in a quality unit all you'll accomplish with a cheap low quality unit is to fry something important. For a overclocked HD4850 I would use a 650w to keep temps down they run very warm you don't need a PSU running at or over 100% capacity adding to the temps in the case. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005 __________________ Power Supply and Selection