ATI Radeon HD 5970 - can I run it?

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jpmad4it

Discussion Starter · Nov 30, 2009

Hey,

I'm thinking of getting a Radeon HD 5970, but I read that the minimum PSU is 650W. I currently have a Corsair TX 750W, so I'm thinking I might be OK (not sure if the PSU has the required fittings / leads??)

Also, I have an Antec 1200 case. The cards are said to be 1 foot long! Does anyone have this card in an Antec 1200?

cheers
Jp

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pcnoob1

· #2 · Nov 30, 2009

if will def. fit in a 1200
remember
the hdd cages are removable
your psu is fine =]

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Skylit

· #3 · Nov 30, 2009

Yes, you're fine.

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shadow19935

· #4 · Nov 30, 2009

You are fine, and

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thegreatsquare

· #5 · Nov 30, 2009

You better be fine, I just picked one up for mine. So far, so good.

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MrTOOSHORT

· #6 · Dec 1, 2009

I had one in my 1200 case for 4 hours before I took it back to the store because of artifacting.

fits perfect.

Also your psu is more than enough.

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dopey

· #7 · Dec 1, 2009

Fits in my 902 with the middle cage removed.

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fencefeet

· #8 · Dec 1, 2009

you are a-ok my friend. that corsair is more than enough

and your 1200 should be a nice home for it as well

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jpmad4it

Discussion Starter · #9 · Dec 1, 2009

SWEEEET thanks all

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jpmad4it

Discussion Starter · #10 · Dec 1, 2009

I've just seen the prices for these bad boys in the UK and they are pretty steep!!!

What is a decent lower grade card which will obviously improve on my 2 x HIS ATI Radeon HD 4870 512MB? I'm looking to spend around Â£300.

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fencefeet

· #11 · Dec 2, 2009

well you would be able to pick up a 5870 with that much and then some. but they are next to impossible to find. if you can find one though, grab it for sure. should be a nice improvement over 2 4870's if overclocked enough

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Moparman

· #12 · Dec 2, 2009

You are fine i just watched a Video where a guy has 2 5970s on a 850W PSU.

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mitchrapp

· #13 · Dec 2, 2009

You won't need to remove HDD cage either. It's fits well.

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jpmad4it

Discussion Starter · #14 · Dec 2, 2009

there's one here:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ATI-5870-Gigab...item45ef8defcb

Its about Â£30 more expensive because they are like gold dust in the UK.

I'm really tempted....but not sure about the Gigabyte GPU brand?

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