AMD 5970 - cx 430???

[Aceiscoolpro]

I am planning on buying a 5970 to replace my 650 ti - the upgrade is only 44 pounds and would be significant, however i found some articles showing a 5970's power consumption under 400 watts, and some over 500 watts. If it is too much for a cx 430 for a few months, could i atleast underclock it a bit?? What happens if i use this card anyway and my cx 430 can't handle it at full power? keep in mind i use an i5 stock at 77 watts and nothing really demanding on psu. I'm just looking for a safe way of using this card on my cx 430 with a stable clock.

 

[sammy sung]

Yeah, no.

The 5970 has a TDP of 294. When combined with stock parts elsewhere, you're looking at around 480-490W power draw, respectively. I'd go for a quality 500-550W power supply, or more to give your comfortable overclocking room.

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[swiftbiscuits]

Even though the cx 430 is a decent entry level psu, there is no way I would attempt to run a dual gpu graphics card on it. That card can pull between 240-300 watts under load stock. Even with the rest of your system not being overclocked I would be very hesitant in attempting that.

http://www.anandtech.com/show/2877/16

 

[pauls3743]

Nevermind that the power supply is under powered. Knowing from experience just how bad the 5970 is I would never take one now. Stick with your 650Ti.