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Can my PSU handle a r9 280x?

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November 5, 2013 11:23:56 AM

Hi im just wondering if my psu can handle a Sapphire R9 280x Vapor-x graphics card (Linked Below) it says 750w needed but i think thats way too high, which is why im asking you guys . My PSU is a Corsair CX500m and is 500w (Linked below). I know id be cutting it quite close but I need to know if it can handle it until I have the money to buy another PSU.

My system specs are:
Mobo: ASUS m5a78l/usb3
CPU: AMD 4300 3.8ghz (No OC)
Ram: 4gb Basic No name ram.
Fans: Stock cooler and 3 case fans

I hope thats all you guys need to check it out, thanks for your help! :) 

Links:
New gpu: http://www.sapphiretech.com/presentation/product/produc...
Current PSU: http://www.corsair.com/us/cx-series-cx500m-modular-atx-...

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November 5, 2013 11:25:12 AM

Also my PSU has all the required power cables for the graphics card (The 8-pin) Just thought id include that!
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November 5, 2013 11:25:41 AM

Yep, will work. But you'll probably want to replace that CPU, no where near fast enough to make efficient use of a card like that.
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November 5, 2013 11:31:12 AM

cookybiscuit said:
Yep, will work. But you'll probably want to replace that CPU, no where near fast enough to make efficient use of a card like that.


Will an amd 4300 really bottleneck it? I thought it was a pretty decent cpu in terms of well, AMD cpus.. :(  Thanks for the answer though, Ill wait for a few more just to be sure before closing the question.

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November 5, 2013 11:32:38 AM

Bottleneck like crazy. You'd want either a 8350 or 4670K to make the best use of a 280X.
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November 5, 2013 11:36:43 AM

cookybiscuit said:
Bottleneck like crazy. You'd want either a 8350 or 4670K to make the best use of a 280X.


Whaaaaaat??? Jesus i didnt know the 4300 was that bad. I payed 150 euro for the bloody thing :(  Im only a teen so thats quite a lot to me.. but alright, I guess ill have to upgrade cpu too..
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