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anything over 600W is fine if you have less than 3 video cards. If you start SLIing and Crossfiring them together like christmas lights, then you might want to look into a 750W.

 

Watts are not the only thing to consider. You have to consider connectors. Your new video card will require 2 PCIe power connectors (6 or 8 pin) and if you do not have those then you need to find a different power supply.

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It should be fine

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anything over 600W is fine if you have less than 3 video cards. If you start SLIing and Crossfiring them together like christmas lights, then you might want to look into a 750W.

 

Watts are not the only thing to consider. You have to consider connectors. Your new video card will require 2 PCIe power connectors (6 or 8 pin) and if you do not have those then you need to find a different power supply.

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Hi there i have a msi z77a g65 mother bored 16g of ram and a vp 650 psu. Im looking at buying a Sapphire Radeon HD7970 3GB OC Vapor-X Edition is my power supply big enough or do i need a 750w psu???

Yes it is. By the way same mobo with gaming ed. for me...

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Yes your power supply would be able to handle the 7970. You would only need a 750W if you plan to crossfire/SLI in the future.

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