4670 power requirement

[levesque]

i've done quite a bit of surfing the web in research, and i've read a good number of posts saying a 4670 is fine for a 300w power supply (mine is 300w that came with the computer, single 12v rail at 19a)- i just thought i'd ask the question myself- should i risk installing it?
I got a athlonx2 2.5, 1 cd/dvd drive, 320gb hard drive 3gb ram- and the computer's still on warranty, if that has any bearing.

i'm planning on getting a new psu in the near future, i just really want to start gaming (first time really playing on a pc).

thanks

 

[OvrClkr]

I have seen the 4670 run on 400w PSU's but a 300 watt is kinda pushing it....

If you can shell out 39.99$ then you can get a name brand 370W PSU and leave you worries behind....

PC Power & Cooling Silencer PPCS370X 370W ATX12V 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703018

 

[Hindesite]

I wouldn't try it. People claim you can, but not all PSU's are created equal. Upgrade to a 400W if you want to ensure smooth operation.

 

[iplaygames]

i have a generic 220w psu and it can still run that card.
but i will not suggest it .
you may risk your card like i am risking it.
i have very slow and old pc DDR1 512 mb ram and amd sempron 2800+ so it works.
but its risky to run

 

[Onus]

That card needs less than 5A running flat out. You should be fine, even if that PSU has to be de-rated to 75% of capacity.
Ovrclker has a point, you don't need to spend a lot to get a good PSU. The one he linked or an Antec Earthwatts 380 would both be good, long term choices.

 

[khelben1979]

From my own experience, a ATi Radeon9800XT made a chieftec powersupply rated at 400W stopped working correctly after 6 months.

Get yourself a high quality 650W powersupply (like Corsair for example) and you will be alright for the coming 10 years to come, if you can afford it. They had a 5 year warranty on them the last time I checked.

 

[fivepointnine]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182017

this one was 39.00 last week..I bought it and love it and powers my 4850 without issues

 

[ill b ben]

It probably should work yeh, altho definatly have to agree do you really want to risk it. Just buy a antec earthwatt 380, they arent that expensive rly.

And 650 watt is just extreme overkill for a 4670, he has a reason for getting a 4670 rather then a 4870. its called budget

 

[levesque]

anyone know if azza makes solid psu's?

 

[levesque]

or hec

 

[jaguarskx]

^^^

Neither are good.

If you want a good inexpensive brand then go with Fortron Source (FSP) or Antec.

 

[Jaysin]

It should be fine to be honest. You could spend more money on a new PSU if you can afford it but I wouldn't be that stressed about it. The 12v rail suits the card just fine and there shouldn't any serious issue as the the 4670 is a great low power solution.