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Power supply for hd 4850

Not sure how good that Xigmatek power supply is, but a CX430 easily powers a HD4850 and unlocked Athlon II x3. If it's a good power supply, it'll easily handle it.
 
That Xigmatek is not a very good unit. According to this OCC review, ripple was waaay out of spec at max load. Which means that it probably goes out of spec even before that. So unless you already have the PSU, I'd get something else.
 
JoeBob said:
That Xigmatek is not a very good unit. According to this OCC review, ripple was waaay out of spec at max load. Which means that it probably goes out of spec even before that. So unless you already have the PSU, I'd get something else.
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I installed the psu today and without the gpu all is good. Got it for $30. I had an hp sitting around witout a psu so added this one. My thought was to add a cheap gpu and sell it but I will not sell crap so that is why I asked. I have an extra 750tx but that is way overkill. Hmmm??? I could always test it with some games and see how it does or skip the gpu and sell it that way. I do know the psu I added is better then the 250w hp used.
 
Huskernation said:
I installed the psu today and without the gpu all is good. Got it for $30. I had an hp sitting around witout a psu so added this one. My thought was to add a cheap gpu and sell it but I will not sell crap so that is why I asked. I have an extra 750tx but that is way overkill. Hmmm??? I could always test it with some games and see how it does or skip the gpu and sell it that way. I do know the psu I added is better then the 250w hp used.
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Yeah just because it doesn't blow up at first try doesn't mean that PSU is a PSU to use. Do note that PSUs can cause damage over time. There have been cases where a PSU will work fine for 6 weeks and then pop and kill the PC.

So don't pair that HD 4850 with that PSU.
 
Danny Bui said:
Yeah just because it doesn't blow up at first try doesn't mean that PSU is a PSU to use. Do note that PSUs can cause damage over time. There have been cases where a PSU will work fine for 6 weeks and then pop and kill the PC.

So don't pair that HD 4850 with that PSU.
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Ok sounds good. I will sell it without a video card.
 
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