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ATI Radeon HD4850 Query

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celldweller1591
celldweller1591 Original post #1
Jun 12, 2010 at 7:06 AM
After a long wait, i am finally buying ATI radeon HD4850 next month. I want to ask if its going to run fine on my config.

PSU : CLI Odyssey 450w
Mobo : ECS ATA 100 945GCTM2 with x16 PCIe Slot - 1
Ram : 2GB DDr2
CPU : Intel C2d 2.0 Ghz

No A.C in my room :D. Do overheating problems exist for this card?
I know the config of the card. It suits me the best in 7-8k budget for all my needs :)
Just want to know that if it will run fine on the above mobo and PSU.
I have checked ATI site for the requirements of the card. My pc fulfills all of them, just need your advice.
Thanks in Advance !!!
Zangetsu
Jun 12, 2010 at 9:15 AM
After a long wait, i am finally buying ATI radeon HD4850 next month. I want to ask if its going to run fine on my config.

PSU : CLI Odyssey 450w
Mobo : ECS ATA 100 945GCTM2 with x16 PCIe Slot - 1
Ram : 2GB DDr2
CPU : Intel C2d 2.0 Ghz

No A.C in my room :D. Do overheating problems exist for this card?
I know the config of the card. It suits me the best in 7-8k budget for all my needs :)
Just want to know that if it will run fine on the above mobo and PSU.
I have checked ATI site for the requirements of the card. My pc fulfills all of them, just need your advice.
Thanks in Advance !!!

spending 7-8k on a old DX10 card ryt now is nt a gud idea...when there plenty of DX11 cards hanging around....:cool:
celldweller1591
Jun 12, 2010 at 9:52 AM
My specs are in front of you, suggest me a good Dx11 card in that budget please ! I want Ati or nVidia only coz of the fact that in Linux, you may have hard time installing Gfx drivers sometimes :)
vickybat
Jun 12, 2010 at 10:20 AM
^^
For 8k you can go for a hd 5750 based card from sapphire,msi or powercolour.Adding 1k more will get you the hd 5770 which performs even better. Both cards outpace the 4850 easily so making a decision here is a no brainer but i think you have to change that psu into a more substantial one.

Go for FSP Saga II 500 watts within 3k or gigabyte superb 460 @ 2.2k.
saurabh_1e
Jun 12, 2010 at 10:41 AM
first change the psu to any good branded company
most probably fsp saga II 500w <3k

then think of an graphic card

sapphire 5670----->5.5k
biostar 5770------>8.6k

choose from these cards
coderunknown
Jun 12, 2010 at 10:59 AM
for 8k:

Sapphire HD5670 512Mb @ 5.4k
FSP Saga II 400W @ 2.2k

both from MediaHome. also do consider OC that proccy. its too slow.
XTerminator
Jun 12, 2010 at 11:53 AM
400 W psu is too less imo.get a 600W psu atleast.. + 4850 aint bad but a dx11 card will do well :)
Zangetsu
Jun 12, 2010 at 2:17 PM
I want Ati or nVidia only coz of the fact that in Linux, you may have hard time installing Gfx drivers sometimes :)

Dude..i have only seen graphics card from ATI or N-Vidia....:lol:
G
Jun 12, 2010 at 2:41 PM
get a corsair psu 600w

i think max a gcrad draws is 100-110w
celldweller1591
Jun 12, 2010 at 5:22 PM
i have only seen graphics card from ATI or N-Vidia
i am talking about Palit, zotac etc.
Well , thanks for your suggestions but is it necessary to change the PSU ? Coz i was in a mood to buy a new LCD and my budget is limited :D
coderunknown
Jun 12, 2010 at 7:44 PM
400 W psu is too less imo.get a 600W psu atleast.. + 4850 aint bad but a dx11 card will do well :)

WTF, what 600W at least? OP won't go for 2 X HD4850 in Xfire. a 400W (good) PSU will b enough. yes that can b said for cheap desi PSU or Extreme Power. a Corsair VX450W can tun a HD4870 easily with a power hungry processor & suitable motherboard. nothing like that 600W minimum. that absolute wrong idea of power wattage.

Dude..i have only seen graphics card from ATI or N-Vidia....:lol:

Maxtor too (Pro cards).

i am talking about Palit, zotac etc.
Well , thanks for your suggestions but is it necessary to change the PSU ? Coz i was in a mood to buy a new LCD and my budget is limited :D

better b on safer side buddy. why risk that PSU. i seen that PSU on Lynx. its cheap one (comparable to Zebronics). it may run but theres every chance it'll blow up, if not the PSU, the card surely.
celldweller1591
Jun 12, 2010 at 9:10 PM
why risk that PSU.
I have been thinking upgrading the whole PC. That Processor sux too much. I wud like to buy i7 but then Mobo needs to be changed.
Neways, thanks for suggestions guys. I will buy new PSU and then a Dx11 card if possible :) next month.