ok i have sinned so help me out

[candle_86]

I bought the 3870 from Xazax to replace my 7950GT now here is the question its single slot cooling, what do i need to order from the egg to get a decent OC, also my PSU is a 400W allied with 26a on the 12v what do i need to order there 50 dollar max on both, i can live without video OC for now but i know i need a stronger PSU

[dark2099]

Well to help a little bit with the cooling on the card, you could remove the heatsink and replace the stock TIM with some MX-2. PSU I will link to my suggestion, if I understand you correctly you have $50 to go toward each, maybe just put all $100 to the PSU for now since you can probably get a decent cooler later for $35 or less. I went for that PSU due to free shipping and MIR being the best deal IMO.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005

[candle_86]

no i have 80 bucks left out of my check after bills ect where paid

[dark2099]

Here are a couple that might be better might have to stretch your budget a tad.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703017
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703015
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139003

[JrRacinFan]

Want a VF900 candle? I can part with one but really trying to stay away from it. Just let me know if you really really want it. Which HD3870 you getting from him?

EDIT: Also, IMO, that psu is going to cut really really close. May have to underclock the card but then again, I have noticed even my e1200 @ its max clocks still bottleneck the card so overclocking is not needed.

[candle_86]

the single slot saphire one, heres to hoping i have better luck with this ATI card than in the past