Is my current PSU enough for a new graphics card?

muhtaseemjabbar

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My current rig- Intel i5-2400@3.10 Ghz, Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 Ghz Edition 2 GB and 12 GB RAM

I have a 500W power supply in my gaming rig and I'm considering upgrading my rig with a new graphics card. I'm planning to get either a R9 280X or an R9 290. Will my current PSU be enough to accomodate that or do I have to buy a new one?
 
Solution
You need a solid reliable unit , like the ones below.

Both made by SEASONIC.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $59.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-19 10:55 EST-0500)or


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling Silencer MK III 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $79.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts...

Dark Lord of Tech

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You need a solid reliable unit , like the ones below.

Both made by SEASONIC.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $59.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-19 10:55 EST-0500)or


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling Silencer MK III 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $79.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-19 10:54 EST-0500)
 
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muhtaseemjabbar

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Oct 30, 2013
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Thanks dude for the help and the links to the PSUs :) Looks like I'll have to be spending a bit extra than I had originally planned which is a bummer.