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Forums - PC Discussion - Im getting a new graphics card for my HTPC! ~HIS HD 4670~

shakunage on 21 October 2008
Viper1 said:
You can get the HD 4850 from Newegg for $135.00 right now if you want a little extra oomph.

But keep the HD 4670 if you don't have the PSU for the HD 4850.

 

 

PSU? How much power would you need for a HD 4850? Is 500 watts good enough?



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frybread on 21 October 2008

What games will you be playing on the HTPC?


Just FYI, I run an HD 4850 with a 380w Earthwatts PSU.



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Viper1 on 21 October 2008
shakunage said:
Viper1 said:
You can get the HD 4850 from Newegg for $135.00 right now if you want a little extra oomph.

But keep the HD 4670 if you don't have the PSU for the HD 4850.

 

 

PSU? How much power would you need for a HD 4850? Is 500 watts good enough?

500 watts would be fine as long as the PSU is good quality and the 12volt rails provide enough power.  You'll also want to make sure it has at least one (preferably 2) 6 pin PCI-E power connectors.



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Viper1 on 23 October 2008

Hey Squil, if you haven't bought your card yet, take a look at this.

http://techreport.com/articles.x/15752/1


ATi just announced the HD4830. Price should drop another $20-30 real soon just like the 4850 and 4870 did.



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