Do I have Enough Power/Wattage?

babachicken · Nov 11, 2013

My computer has:
AMD A-10 5700 apu
3 sticks ddr3 ram
1 sata hdd
1 cd/dvd thing
i connect about 6 usb's to it

i want to buy a msi r7850 twin frozr 2gb OC.

i have a 430w psu

is that enough?

bigshootr8 · Nov 11, 2013

What power supply are you planning on using. And off first glance I would say that you are fine.

babachicken · Nov 11, 2013

bigshootr8 :

Sorry i have the corsair cx 430

bigshootr8 · Nov 11, 2013

The graphics card is rated to run at 125 watts max load you are just fine with what you have. And given that you don't have a no name power supply I would say that would also put you in good territory.

nickbachu · Nov 11, 2013

you can run on that but the psu will be running at max

Dark Lord of Tech · Nov 11, 2013

A Corsair CX430 will run a HD7850 with your specs , without a problem

babachicken · Nov 11, 2013

bigshootr8 :

of the 430 watts, how many do you think i would be using with this build?

Dark Lord of Tech · Nov 11, 2013

200w.

babachicken · Nov 11, 2013

with the gpu and everything?

Dark Lord of Tech · Nov 11, 2013

Your specs won't push that 430w very much at all , it's plenty of power for that setup.

babachicken · Nov 11, 2013

Sorry if im being pushy, im just very paranoid.

so with my computer, the gpu and 6 usbs,
the cx430 is enough.
this will be my last question

Dark Lord of Tech · Nov 11, 2013

Yes it will run your specs , but if you ever choose to go beyond these specs you will need an upgrade of the PSU.

babachicken · Nov 11, 2013

alright, thanks, so im kind of at the limit with this setup it seems

babachicken · Nov 11, 2013

alright, thanks, so im kind of at the limit with this setup it seems

babachicken · Nov 11, 2013

alright, thanks, so im kind of at the limit with this setup it seems

Dark Lord of Tech · Nov 11, 2013

Yes , but the 430 will run your current setup , with a 7850.

babachicken · Nov 11, 2013

with some breathing room for the psu, i dont want to over stress my psu

Dark Lord of Tech · Nov 11, 2013

It will be fine , just upgrade when you have to.

babachicken · Nov 11, 2013

alright, thanks

Dark Lord of Tech · Nov 11, 2013

No problem , glad to help.

babachicken · Nov 23, 2013

i have another question!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i just got my 7850. and i am able to use msi afterburner to overclock. if i do so overclock to the full capacity msi afterburner allows me to. will i have enough wattage?

nathan4102 · Nov 23, 2013

More than enough wattage for one overclocked GPU.

babachicken · Nov 23, 2013

nathan4102 :

i have a corsair cx 430 if you are wondering. my CPU is low wattage, about 65 w tdp

are u sure? my gpu has tdp of about 130 watts
i want to overclock but im scared..... will it reduce my gpu's life dramatically?

Do I have Enough Power/Wattage?

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