G Gk1 Distinguished Feb 20, 2009 3 0 18,510 Feb 20, 2009 #1 I've decided on getting a 4870 for a new build and want to know what the amp requirements are for it. Also should i go with a single rail or multi rail psu solution
I've decided on getting a 4870 for a new build and want to know what the amp requirements are for it. Also should i go with a single rail or multi rail psu solution
jsc Champion Jul 14, 2004 16,893 6 52,960 Feb 20, 2009 #2 A 4870 needs about 11 amps. I have a preference for single rail PSU's.
T theAnimal Distinguished Jan 21, 2009 2,370 0 19,810 Feb 20, 2009 #3 The quality of the PSU matters, number of rails does not. You will need a PSU with at least 2 6pin PCI-e connectors.
The quality of the PSU matters, number of rails does not. You will need a PSU with at least 2 6pin PCI-e connectors.
G Gk1 Distinguished Feb 20, 2009 3 0 18,510 Feb 21, 2009 #4 Thanks i've read about the pci-e connectors but i was just curious about the amps so i would have enough
Thanks i've read about the pci-e connectors but i was just curious about the amps so i would have enough