[xpfighter]

Hi Guys,

I forget to ask in my previous thread.

So... Is 550w. PSU enough for 1 4850X2
I am asking because i read on somewhere
that i atleast should have 600w.

But i was running 2 4850's in CrossFireX no problem.

 

[Sacre]

If you can run 2x 4850s, then a 4850x2 should be absolutely no problem.

 

[xxicrimsonixx]

4850x2 uses less power than 4850 in CF... (Cause it only has to power 1 board, along with some other smaller things that are combined, requiring less power). You should be fine.

 

[shinji2k]

Which Antec 550W? If it ran 4850 crossfire fine, the 4850x2 will be no different. But if it is one of the older Antec 550W units, I might advise against it.

 

[xpfighter]

Well ok then thanks.
I was thinkin it will work, but needed some (reashurence), couse'
Don't really want to buy a new PSU.

 

[Diabolical999]

The minimum PSU requirement (on the box) for 1 4850 X2 is 650w. Not gonna speculate whether 550w will cut it, I'd just go by the box though.

 

[JPSwaynos]

The minimum's are in place as a safe measure because the majority of power supply's at 650W will run this card. A 550W will be fine, especially if he ran 2 before in xfire. Just make sure your not loading up on HDD and ODD, and it should be fine.

 

[darksideleader]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diabolical999 The minimum PSU requirement (on the box) for 1 4850 X2 is 650w. Not gonna speculate whether 550w will cut it, I'd just go by the box though.

nice.
http://www.sapphiretech.com/ca/produ...gpid=249&grp=3
strange how the recommend a 550watt PSU for 4850 crossfire and 650watt for 4850x2 when the single card uses less power. hmm....