Corsair 620HX for Crossfire 4870 1GBs?

knobbicus

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I think it should be able to handle it, but want to check with the experts. My rig is below. I think I've read that the 4870s draw a lot of power, and 2 would be that much more... but the 620HX is a very good PSU, so how does it shake out?

Thanks! :D
 
4870 1GB: $225, so two for $450
4870X2: $400

Unless you have a source cheaper than $200 each for the 4870 1GB cards, why do you want the separate cards instead of the same thing in one card slot? Just saying...

But yes, your PSU is good for two 4870 cards, or one 4870X2.
 
4870 1GB: $225, so two for $450
4870X2: $400

Unless you have a source cheaper than $200 each for the 4870 1GB cards, why do you want the separate cards instead of the same thing in one card slot? Just saying...

But yes, your PSU is good for two 4870 cards, or one 4870X2.


True, and I was looking at that. Buy my math is more like:
4870 1GB now @ $225
+ 4870 1GB in 12 months or so @ $125?
=$350

I don't have a need for 2x 4870 right now, I think (1680x1050 res). But I may upgrade monitor later, and games will need increasing horsepower, so there's my upgrade path.

Thanks for the reply and the comment on my PSU!
 
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