Which is GOOD ? · DIGIT-ARC

Radeon HD 5570 1GB DDR3

OR

Radeon HD 5670 512 MB GDDR5

Also tell me a brand, like XFX,SAPHHIRE,ATI etc...to buy

Will it work with a 350 watt PS?

IF No, please tell me correct PS under 2K

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JK ULTIMATE - googleismine.yolasite.com

HD 5670 512mb from MSI/sapphire @ 4.6k
PSU-FSP saga 500W @ 2.2k

Why not Corsair CX 400W. Its 2.5k, just 0.3k more.

Both are way too much overkill for 5670. The 350W PSU should be able to handle 5670 if it isn't very old. Although, a good PSU is always better, it makes components last longer, gives a lesser power bill, is more reliable and allows better overclocking. You should go for FSP saga II 350w @ 1.4k

@jkultimate: how much is ur budget for the card?

Below 5K
and it must be from Radeon Family

^^ AMD fan? :grin:

get the HD5670 512Mb & which PSU is that? a solid 300W PSU will handle HD5670 but even a generic 500W PSU will have problem under load.

get FSP Saga II 350W or higher.

FSP Saga II 350W - 1.4k
Sapphire HD5670 512Mb - 4.5k

Zebronics ZEB P360 300 watts - current PSU

^NOT safe...

Branded PSUs are always recommended.
Fine.
But has anybody here had any problem with generic PSUs.

^^ cost of 3 generic psu = price of a good branded psu. also most generic psu don't last more than a yr once you install a gpu. so better to do a 1 time investment.

If thats the case then how do the Branded PCs last for 5-6yrs..
They too use those generic PSUs.

Yeah, i am talking of PCs without Graphics Card. But even if we add a GPU for under 3k, they still work..

HOW???

And sam all the best for ur 5k posts. Make it today.
:-D

^not all generic PSUs last
I myself seen many instances where generic PSUs failed even without graphic cards, right now i can remember six of them(4 with gfx and 2 on igp)

Branded or Assembled PCs.

Buddy, I had a zebronics psu 3yrs back in my bro's PC, used to power a dual core rig with 8600gt...
Was workin fine for abt 5 months, then one day while swtchin on the PC, i got a spark from psu...
Thats the end of it...
It had warranty for 7 more months but jus thrown it out n got Odyssey 450W PSU(Generic)...
It is still working fine but i switched to CX400...

But what about Branded PCs then. How do they survive for long with those Generic PSUs.

saswat23 said:
If thats the case then how do the Branded PCs last for 5-6yrs..
They too use those generic PSUs.

no. not all branded PC use generic PSU. some use generic but good quality PSU whereas some get PSU from OEM (no Corsair, Tagan stuff). something that can last for 2yrs or till warranty lasts.

also most branded PSU hardly see any upgrade other than ram or hard drive. so not much chance of PSU overload.

saswat23 said:
Yeah, i am talking of PCs without Graphics Card. But even if we add a GPU for under 3k, they still work..

HOW???

3k GPU = 45-50W extra. not much difference. add a 9600GT, turn on PC & enjoy the fireworks :grin:

saswat23 said:
And sam all the best for ur 5k posts. Make it today.

huh? oh yes. thanks

saswat23 said:
But what about Branded PCs then. How do they survive for long with those Generic PSUs.

branded PC PSU are not of crap quality. just they are cheap. most comes with 250W or 300W PSU that have ~70% efficiency. so they are cheap to make (manufacturers order them in bulk from OEM straight) & provides clean power for a long time.

just think, they use a 250W FSP PSU. a 350W 80% efficient PSU cost 1.5k. so a 70% efficient 250-300W PSU will cost the same as a local one (if ordered in bulk) i.e. Rs.500 but will last easily for 2-3yrs. i am not sure but this is my thinking.

saswat23 said:
Branded or Assembled PCs.

Both..but Sam explained it all really well!! :idea:

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jkultimate said:
Zebronics ZEB P360 300 watts - current PSU

throw it in the dustbin.
go for FSP. Order it online.
Go for Sapphire 5670 1 GB - only Rs 4.8k

5670 1 GB only 4.8k?????
Tell me which site you getting the 5670 1 gb for 4.8k?
I want to buy it.

And sure - I'll go for FSP or Crosir 400 Watts PSU....
Thanks for all who replied.