7970

[jmcphe01]

I have been doing my research on this card because I plan on upgrading from my 550ti but I found out that my 620 watt psu won't be engough to power the computer becasue the card itself requires at least 500 watts is this true and would you upgrade to this card if you are a casual gamer that plays games like bf3 and plan on getting bf4 when it comes out as well as gta 5

[SSOB]

620 Watt is MORE THAN ENOUGH! Just get the 7970 you'll be more than fine , it doens't consume 500W on itself , more like 300W Max and they say 500 W for the whole system , CPU etc included .)

[wtfxmitchell]

it will be more than enoug, the card only uses 225 watts, but they receommend 500 watt because you also hav e a processor and mobo and that kind of things

but even a 550watt psu will be enough

[TTesla]

Your good with the psu, but if you can wait and is coming out with new graphics cards soon 9xxx series

[jmcphe01]

thanks I was using the thermaltake calulator the other day and when I put my specs in with the 7970 it said I need more then 600 watts most be trying to get me to buy one of their psu's

[Glenwing]

500W power supply minimum doesn't mean the card by itself consumes 500W, it means they recommend a minimum of 500W on your power supply.  They are aware that you are running the graphics card in a computer, not by itself.

 

For the record, 550W is enough for any single graphics card.

[jmcphe01]

I plan on waiting until nov. but would you guys upgrade from a 550ti with the new games coming out.

[Glenwing]

I plan on waiting until nov. but would you guys upgrade from a 550ti with the new games coming out.

 

Yeah, the 550 Ti is pretty old and not the greatest.  The 7970 is a great deal right now (assuming that you get one of the ones that is a great deal, the prices vary widely )

[TTesla]

500W power supply minimum doesn't mean the card by itself consumes 500W, it means they recommend a minimum of 500W on your power supply.  They are aware that you are running the graphics card in a computer, not by itself.

 

For the record, 550W is enough for any single graphics card.

Hmmm, I think you mean any consumer level single graphics card THAT is out now.... Who knows what the future might bring

[jmcphe01]

yea isn't the ghz edition just a overclock card with some more memory is that worth the extra 50 bucks.

[jmcphe01]

I wish these fourms would have a place where you could sell used cards