hd 6870 on cx430?

lazeenaf

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Feb 19, 2013
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before i order the "HIS hd 6870" just a quick question.Considering that i have to power the phenom x4 970 (125 TDP) and hd 6870 (150 TDP ) with a Corsair cx430. will it be safe? Ill NOT be overclocking or running the games at ULTRA.
ill be playing on medium settings for games like Crysis 3 and far cry 3..

P.S what can happen if psu fails to power the system adequately? does it burn or the system simply shuts down?

its going to be like this
one HDD 1TB
Processor - Phenomx4 970
gfx - hd 6870
psu - cx430

NOTE* The reason am going for a hd 6870 is because its "Used" and am getting it at the same price as id get a NEW hd 7770.