Radeon 5750 on a Tagan 430W?

Greetings!!!


I want to buy a Radeon 5750 but I don't know if my Tagan 430W PSU will be able to handle it.

What do you think? Will I be ok or not?

If the answer is no, is GT 240 1GB a good -low power consumption- alternative?

Thanks in advance!

Here is the list of AMD/ATI certified power supplies for Radeon HD Series graphic cards.

I guess it may work alright but a 500 Watt power supply would be more appropriate.

What about the GT 240 1GB? Will it work ok?

The Radeon HD 5750 requires a minimum 450W PSU.

The GT 240 should run fine on your Tagan as its recommended is 300W.

Yes, a minimum 450W but I think it refers to the no name PSUs if I am not mistaken. My PSU cost 90 euros 2 years ago... ;-)

I would agree there. I personally felt that a Corsair 400CX might be able to run the 5750. However, it's always better to be on the safe side. Though Tagan is a pretty good brand.

Imo a better low-power alternative if you don't want the 5750 is a 5670 even a 4770. Benchmark wise both outperform the GT 240. But before you write off the 5750, give us more detail from you PSU (maybe a link to it?). Like how much amps on your 12v rail?

PS: Reading around I see others running with similar to lower PSU's, just fyi .

Its 26A on 12V I think. Thanks for your kind replies guys!