Bestec 350W Enough For XFX 4870?

shiznito0 · 08-21-2009, 05:34 PM

Bestec (Dell Stock)
350WATTS
INPUT: 100-127V-10A 200-240V-5A 50/60Hz
OUTPUT:
+5V@18A
+12V@12A
+12VB@18A
+3.3V@17A
-12V@0.8A
+5Vaux@2A

GPU I Currently Have Lying Around:
XFX 4870 1GB 256-Bit GGDR5

Phædrus2401 · 08-21-2009, 05:38 PM

No. You need a minimum 650w power supply with at least 34A on the +12V rail, from a quality brand like Corsair or Seasonic, to use a 4870.

shiznito0 · 08-21-2009, 05:40 PM

Will this run it?
EA380

**wrench97** · 08-21-2009, 05:42 PM

Your kidding right?

Minimum Quality 650w for the card to perform correctly.
If not you might as well just buy the 9400GT.

Phædrus2401 · 08-21-2009, 05:42 PM

No, that's a 380w. You need ~650w or more. You should be looking at units like this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817151082
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817703019

shiznito0 · 08-21-2009, 05:44 PM

But my only budget for a PSU is $50..

Phædrus2401 · 08-21-2009, 05:46 PM

Then you can't use the 4870. You might get an ultra-cheapo 650w power supply, but that's like playing with lit dynamite. You could theoretically use a 550w PSU, but I wouldn't recommend it, and it would still only lower the minimum cost to ~$80.

shiznito0 · 08-21-2009, 07:03 PM

Hey guys i just got good money......... sorry was desperate to get my 4870 running!
Well my budget for a new PSU now is $120 below... i need the best PSU out there than cost that much or less.

Tumbleweed36 · 08-21-2009, 07:10 PM

Here is probably the best buy for your money in that range:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139006

If you have a proprietary case, make sure a regular ATX power supply fits the case.

shiznito0 · 08-21-2009, 08:30 PM

Ive been searching around and im left with two choices of PSUs

CORSAIR CMPSU-850TX 850W ATX12V 2.2

CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V

And yes i have decided to stay with 4870 but i have options, any help??? :

HIS Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 Supported IceQ 4+ Turbo Video Card

XFX HD-487A-ZHFC Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5

XFX HD-487A-ZHDC Radeon HD 4870 1GB XXX 256-bit GDDR5

XFX HD-487A-ZWFC Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5

VisionTek Radeon HD 4870 512MB 256-bit GDDR5

SAPPHIRE Vapor-X Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5

**emosun** · 08-22-2009, 12:37 AM

I guess I would go with the 850w and the HIS 4870.

08-21-2009, 05:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
shiznito0 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 7 OS: Vista 32	Bestec 350W Enough For XFX 4870? Bestec (Dell Stock) 350WATTS INPUT: 100-127V-10A 200-240V-5A 50/60Hz OUTPUT: +5V@18A +12V@12A +12VB@18A +3.3V@17A -12V@0.8A +5Vaux@2A GPU I Currently Have Lying Around: XFX 4870 1GB 256-Bit GGDR5

08-21-2009, 05:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,912 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Bestec 350W Enough For XFX 4870? No. You need a minimum 650w power supply with at least 34A on the +12V rail, from a quality brand like Corsair or Seasonic, to use a 4870. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

08-21-2009, 05:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
shiznito0 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 7 OS: Vista 32	Re: Bestec 350W Enough For XFX 4870? Will this run it? EA380

08-21-2009, 05:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,869 OS: Win7	Re: Bestec 350W Enough For XFX 4870? Your kidding right? Minimum Quality 650w for the card to perform correctly. If not you might as well just buy the 9400GT. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

08-21-2009, 05:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,912 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Bestec 350W Enough For XFX 4870? No, that's a 380w. You need ~650w or more. You should be looking at units like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817151082 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817703019 __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

08-21-2009, 05:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
shiznito0 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 7 OS: Vista 32	Re: Bestec 350W Enough For XFX 4870? But my only budget for a PSU is $50..

08-21-2009, 05:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,912 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Bestec 350W Enough For XFX 4870? Then you can't use the 4870. You might get an ultra-cheapo 650w power supply, but that's like playing with lit dynamite. You could theoretically use a 550w PSU, but I wouldn't recommend it, and it would still only lower the minimum cost to ~$80. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

08-21-2009, 07:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
shiznito0 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 7 OS: Vista 32	Re: Bestec 350W Enough For XFX 4870? Hey guys i just got good money......... sorry was desperate to get my 4870 running! Well my budget for a new PSU now is $120 below... i need the best PSU out there than cost that much or less. Last edited by Tumbleweed36; 08-22-2009 at 04:50 AM. Reason: comment not appropriate

08-21-2009, 07:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,720 OS: XP Professional	Re: Bestec 350W Enough For XFX 4870? Here is probably the best buy for your money in that range: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139006 If you have a proprietary case, make sure a regular ATX power supply fits the case. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

08-21-2009, 08:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
shiznito0 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 7 OS: Vista 32	Re: Bestec 350W Enough For XFX 4870? Ive been searching around and im left with two choices of PSUs CORSAIR CMPSU-850TX 850W ATX12V 2.2 CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V And yes i have decided to stay with 4870 but i have options, any help??? : HIS Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 Supported IceQ 4+ Turbo Video Card XFX HD-487A-ZHFC Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 XFX HD-487A-ZHDC Radeon HD 4870 1GB XXX 256-bit GDDR5 XFX HD-487A-ZWFC Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 VisionTek Radeon HD 4870 512MB 256-bit GDDR5 SAPPHIRE Vapor-X Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5

08-22-2009, 12:37 AM	#11 (permalink)
emosun Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 7,096 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: Bestec 350W Enough For XFX 4870? I guess I would go with the 850w and the HIS 4870. __________________ Gpu Benchmarks Cpu-Z Power supply information and selection Gpu-Z Video card quick list