Graphics card length/power reqs - bit-tech.net Forums

she'shighvoltage! · 27th Nov 2009, 22:33

I'm currently running a bumped-up prebuilt system- I replaced the PSU with a pretty no-name 500 watt (Zumax? I got it for $50, so I don't think it's exactly brimming with quality) and put a 9800 GT in the PCI-E slot.

What's the best graphics card that can be powerd on a 500 watt PSU with one 6-pin?
(Also, I need to measure my case to find the longest card that would fit.)

Sparrowhawk · 27th Nov 2009, 23:07

For that matter, could we compile a list of GPU card lengths, and have it stickied?

Elton · 28th Nov 2009, 04:33

Currently, I'd say the HD5770.

she'shighvoltage! · 28th Nov 2009, 06:58

I was thinking along the same lines.

I need to get a ruler out and measure my case, though, I might be able to fit a 5850 if I get a new PSU as well.

Elton · 28th Nov 2009, 07:07

Incidentally, what is your PSU?

she'shighvoltage! · 28th Nov 2009, 08:23

Zumax 500 watt.
This model, I'm pretty sure.

http://www.zumaxpower.com/products/zu500w.htm

grritsshawn · 28th Nov 2009, 11:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elton

Currently, I'd say the HD5770.

that or the 4870 the 4870 is a faster and better card but not by much lol

Elton · 28th Nov 2009, 20:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by grritsshawn

that or the 4870 the 4870 is a faster and better card but not by much lol

I'd side with the HD4870, but seeing as it's a hair faster but more power hungry I didn't choose it.

You can always try to hunt for a HD4890, which still has plenty of stock, but it'll need 2 PCI-E power pins, and is pretty hungry in terms of power. You can push a HD4890 on that,but you'll need a molex--> PCI-E connector, and there might be the problem of overloading your PSU if it's a cheap one(never heard of Zumax).

Sh0cKeR · 28th Nov 2009, 20:49

You managed to find a PSU with one six pin PCI-e?!. From that I doubt its output is anywhere near 500w anyway...

storm20200 · 28th Nov 2009, 22:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sh0cKeR

You managed to find a PSU with one six pin PCI-e?!. From that I doubt its output is anywhere near 500w anyway...

You'd be surprised, my old generic 400w was 400w BUT there was only 216w available on the all important 12v rail

she'shighvoltage! · 28th Nov 2009, 23:44

I'm wondering how much my PSU can actually spit out...
Well the Bit-Tech charts says the 5770 is shorter than an ATX mobo and also eats up less power than the 8/9800 GT I'm running, so I think I'll be fine aiming for one.

Sh0cKeR · 29th Nov 2009, 02:33

I was meaning the total output, not just the 12v. Hazard a guess and its more like a 350-400 psu than a 500.

MrWizerd · 29th Nov 2009, 03:04

I would definitely agree that with that power supply since the true voltage output is probably a great deal less than advertised you would probably be happier getting the 5770, I have one and its an awesome card and its tiny (a lot smaller than the x1900 it replaced) and since its using a smaller nm chip its a LOT less power hungry than other cards.

27th Nov 2009, 22:33	#1
she'shighvoltage! Multimodder Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 71	Graphics card length/power reqs I'm currently running a bumped-up prebuilt system- I replaced the PSU with a pretty no-name 500 watt (Zumax? I got it for $50, so I don't think it's exactly brimming with quality) and put a 9800 GT in the PCI-E slot. What's the best graphics card that can be powerd on a 500 watt PSU with one 6-pin? (Also, I need to measure my case to find the longest card that would fit.)

28th Nov 2009, 20:49	#9
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29th Nov 2009, 02:33	#12
Sh0cKeR hc/w=hf=e Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hertfordshire,England Posts: 259	I was meaning the total output, not just the 12v. Hazard a guess and its more like a 350-400 psu than a 500. __________________ Core i7 920 D0 @ 3.5GHz , Titan Fenrir /./ EVGA GTX 285 SuperSuperClocked -SLI- /./ Asus Rampage II Extreme X58 + Supreme X-Fi /./ Corsair Dominator 6Gb @ 1758MHz CL 8 9 8 20 /./ WD Velociraptor 300Gb /./ 1Tb Samsung Spinpoint F1 /./ Enermax Revolution 85+ 1050w /./ Antec 900 V2/./ Dell 2209WA, 2408WFP /./ Creative Sound Blaster Arena Headphones /./ Razer Copperhead, Roccat Kone /./ Logitech Z5500 /./ I modded a Womble

27th Nov 2009, 23:07	#2
Sparrowhawk Wetsander Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 552	For that matter, could we compile a list of GPU card lengths, and have it stickied?

28th Nov 2009, 06:58	#4
she'shighvoltage! Multimodder Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 71	I was thinking along the same lines. I need to get a ruler out and measure my case, though, I might be able to fit a 5850 if I get a new PSU as well.

28th Nov 2009, 08:23	#6
she'shighvoltage! Multimodder Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 71	Zumax 500 watt. This model, I'm pretty sure. http://www.zumaxpower.com/products/zu500w.htm

28th Nov 2009, 23:44	#11
she'shighvoltage! Multimodder Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 71	I'm wondering how much my PSU can actually spit out... Well the Bit-Tech charts says the 5770 is shorter than an ATX mobo and also eats up less power than the 8/9800 GT I'm running, so I think I'll be fine aiming for one.

29th Nov 2009, 03:04	#13
MrWizerd What's a Dremel? Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 5	I would definitely agree that with that power supply since the true voltage output is probably a great deal less than advertised you would probably be happier getting the 5770, I have one and its an awesome card and its tiny (a lot smaller than the x1900 it replaced) and since its using a smaller nm chip its a LOT less power hungry than other cards.