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  1. Posts : 6,879
    Win 7 Ultimate x64
       #21

    SlackerITGuy said:
    Hmmm IIRC we had a poster with that very same PC asking the same question (but with a GTX 480 instead of a HD 5870).
    That would also happen to be this OP,

    https://www.sevenforums.com/graphic-c...gtx-480-a.html

    and had the questions answered with regards to how much space needs to be available in the case for the card to fit, and that he will need a new power supply.

    And to answer the question from here,

    https://www.sevenforums.com/graphic-c...hd-5770-a.html

    the card is ~8.5" long, so will need at least that much from the back panel to the drive cage, and you will still need a new power supply for the 5770.
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  2. Posts : 384
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
       #22

    I have an ATi 5770 see specs for details and it does support eyefinity aka 3 monitors, its a very powerful mid-range card. Hope that helps. As for your PSU you didn't state its wattage, it needs 500W single and 650W for crossfire.
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  3. Posts : 41
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #23

    Thanks for replying, i am not sure what my PSU is, it is probably weak.
    I think about 300-350 PSU / Watt usage. I don't know. Maybe.
    Someone do some research for me? I only got so much time.
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  4. Posts : 384
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
       #24

    Open up the case and look on the PSU. We can't do everything for you.
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  5. Posts : 11
    Abacus
       #25

    Ipwnedx said:
    Someone do some research for me? I only got so much time.
    Strangely enough - so do we
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  6. Posts : 41
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #26

    Okay, i researched some and i found out that my computer has a PSU of 350 watt usage.
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  7. Posts : 166
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #27

    I'd get a new PSU and a 6850, although it depends on the games you play. A 5770 is an OK choice. I'd recommend an Antec TP-550 assuming that the motherboard isn't proprietary and un-upgradeable.
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  8. Posts : 41
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #28

    Okay but, my computer has a 350 watt usage and the HD 5770 has a usage of 129 - 212 watts.
    I found this at
    Radeon HD 6870 Power Consumption and Thermals | bit-tech.net
    I may be wrong or not.
    Please help.
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  9. Posts : 6,879
    Win 7 Ultimate x64
       #29

    Three threads asking the same question,

    https://www.sevenforums.com/graphic-c...hd-5870-a.html

    https://www.sevenforums.com/graphic-c...gtx-480-a.html

    and the answers will be the same as in those other 2.
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  10. Posts : 11,424
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64
       #30

    Didn't we already go over this earlier in another post?
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