Can I run the radeon 7870 with my cx500wv2 psu.

[Froze]

Can I run a radeon 7870 video card with my cx500wv2 psu? If yes what about overclocking?

The radeon 7870 video card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?SID=iSGf-EV_EeKjJ7bnseCtg0_eAcL3_0_0_0&AID=10440897&PID=1225267&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-cables-_-na-_-na&Item=N82E16814202010&Tpk=N82E16814202010

Here is my build
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/siul
Im probably also adding a 1tb drive with it.

 

[iceclock]

u can run it yes, shouldnt be a problem, except that power supply isnt that great.

id recommand pay a bit more and get this

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817553009

will def be worth it, dont wanna skimp on quality when it comes to powersupply its the heart of ur system

 

[popatim]

You're fine, the card draws 150 max.

 

[toyftw]

Can I run a radeon 7870 video card with my cx500wv2 psu? If yes what about overclocking?

The radeon 7870 video card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?SID=iSGf-EV_EeKjJ7bnseCtg0_eAcL3_0_0_0&AID=10440897&PID=1225267&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-cables-_-na-_-na&Item=N82E16814202010&Tpk=N82E16814202010

Here is my build
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/siul
Im probably also adding a 1tb drive with it.

Hi - the cx500 will run a 7870 comfortably.

Don't "step up" to the Cougar A-560 linked above, it isn't good.

Cougar
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Tom

 

[iceclock]

well thats my advice, he can always get something else, cheers

 

[toyftw]

well thats my advice, he can always get something else, cheers

why advise a PSU with failed load, temp, efficiency, and voltage regulation problems?
Doing the OP a disservice.

 

[iceclock]

eh i have friends who have it and works great, i dunno thats my 2 cents, its possible its got more issues than i beleived, but for the one i know own them work great

 

[toyftw]

Can I run a radeon 7870 video card with my cx500wv2 psu? If yes what about overclocking?

The radeon 7870 video card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?SID=iSGf-EV_EeKjJ7bnseCtg0_eAcL3_0_0_0&AID=10440897&PID=1225267&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-cables-_-na-_-na&Item=N82E16814202010&Tpk=N82E16814202010

Here is my build
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/siul
Im probably also adding a 1tb drive with it.

Have you already purch the cx500?
I ask because, as iceclock suggests if you are going to overclock
you might want to step up a little in quality.

If you want to stick with Corsair, consider the TX or HX series,
there's usually better value (more $ tho) when you step up from
budget/opening price point series when you are going to overclock.
Better internal parts, etc

 

[Tomjoppe28]

Can I run a radeon 7870 video card with my cx500wv2 psu? If yes what about overclocking?

The radeon 7870 video card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?SID=iSGf-EV_EeKjJ7bnseCtg0_eAcL3_0_0_0&AID=10440897&PID=1225267&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-cables-_-na-_-na&Item=N82E16814202010&Tpk=N82E16814202010

Here is my build
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/siul
Im probably also adding a 1tb drive with it.

A gigabyte 7870 oc is better i em gonna get that 1 to and you can run it but overclocking is just no just no