425w hiper psu and ati radeon hd 4850

[whitekickboy]

will i be able to run a 4850 on my power supply it says that it has on the 12v rails 17 and 17 so that makes 34 so i guess oi should be able to run it but i would like to know for sure before i buy it

 

[Kshitiz_Indian]

I'll need the exact specs of your power supply. Are the 17 and 17 you're mentioning, Amperes? Because if they are, then I think you're JUST under the safe margin for a 4850 under load.

 

[whitekickboy]

yes they are ill find my full specs for you

right the 12 vault rails both equal well it says o.5a - 17A on both 12v rails and my ouput wattage is 425 it doesent say anything othet than that im afraid

 

[whitekickboy]

I'll need the exact specs of your power supply. Are the 17 and 17 you're mentioning, Amperes? Because if they are, then I think you're JUST under the safe margin for a 4850 under load.

so can i run it?

 

[Kshitiz_Indian]

You mean it is 17A for both the rails combined?

Also, 425W seems a tad too low, I use a 500w for a 9600GT (CM eP 500w), and I am just on the borderline of its requirement. A 4850 requires more power than a 9600GT. I guess you must invest a 50odd dollars in a new power supply I'm afraid. It might work with this one, but for peace of mind I would get a new one.

 

[whitekickboy]

hmm.. it says need a 450w minium but i only have a dvd drive 2 gigs of ram processor and mobo so ill have a go with this one and if not ill just upgrade to a 650w i guess cheers for your help khsitiz

 

[Kshitiz_Indian]

I won't suggest having a go with this one, it seems to be having too low power IMO, you might as well end up damaging some parts.

 

[whitekickboy]

cool it seems that it has worked lol