[StCain]

Hi guys, I'm thinking of getting a 5850 card, but currently my psu is a 520w CM PSU.
I'm wondering if that'll be enough? Or would I need a more powerful psu.

Using a i7 860, 2gb ram and 2 hard disks.

Thanks.

[Cryptyc]

Originally Posted by StCain

Hi guys, I'm thinking of getting a 5850 card, but currently my psu is a 520w CM PSU.
I'm wondering if that'll be enough? Or would I need a more powerful psu.

Using a i7 860, 2gb ram and 2 hard disks.

Thanks.

If you're not doing any heavy overclocking or SLI/Crossfire, the 520W should be more than sufficient.

[StCain]

ok thanks for the feedback.

[Hairyworm]

i feel it's rather struggling.

[Shrek]

more than enough. i ran i5 @ 4ghz with a pair of 5850 stock before. about 400w+ during 3dmark

[bad]

Depend on efficiency 80+ should be enough

I use to power 4 hdds plus below my signature's spec using just a generic 450w for 2 years

[KoKainE]

which range of CM? extreme plus? shld be all right.