S SLKilner Honorable Jan 5, 2014 4 0 10,510 Jan 5, 2014 #1 i have an amd FX-6100, 8gb ram, 2HDD and a 450 watt psu and i was wondering could i run a Sapphire Toxic R9 270x on the 450 watt psu. on the box it says recommended is 500 watt but can i run it with 50 watt less on my psu?
i have an amd FX-6100, 8gb ram, 2HDD and a 450 watt psu and i was wondering could i run a Sapphire Toxic R9 270x on the 450 watt psu. on the box it says recommended is 500 watt but can i run it with 50 watt less on my psu?
Solution Dark Lord of Tech Jan 5, 2014 Depends on what PSU you have. It needs 2 - 6 pin power connectors and 24 amps on the 12v rail.
Dark Lord of Tech Retired Moderator Aug 18, 2009 128,616 1,779 159,590 Jan 5, 2014 Solution #2 Depends on what PSU you have. It needs 2 - 6 pin power connectors and 24 amps on the 12v rail. Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
lonewolf7 Splendid May 6, 2013 5,113 2 24,965 Jan 5, 2014 #3 Any decent PSU of 450W can handle the card. Vendors inflate the wattage to stay safe. Upvote 0 Downvote
S SLKilner Honorable Jan 5, 2014 4 0 10,510 Jan 5, 2014 #4 i have this psu http://www.trust.com/products/product.aspx?artnr=14461 can i use it ? Upvote 0 Downvote
Dark Lord of Tech Retired Moderator Aug 18, 2009 128,616 1,779 159,590 Jan 5, 2014 #5 I wouldn't use that PSU , it's not a good one , and only has 1 PCIE power connection , you need 2. Upvote 0 Downvote
S SLKilner Honorable Jan 5, 2014 4 0 10,510 Jan 5, 2014 #6 ok and if i get this psu? http://products.xfxforce.com/de/Power_Supplies/Pro_Series_550W_PSU/P1-550S-XXB9 then it should work shouldnt it? Upvote 0 Downvote
ok and if i get this psu? http://products.xfxforce.com/de/Power_Supplies/Pro_Series_550W_PSU/P1-550S-XXB9 then it should work shouldnt it?
Dark Lord of Tech Retired Moderator Aug 18, 2009 128,616 1,779 159,590 Jan 5, 2014 #7 Yes , that is a perfect fit with power to spare. Very high quality with the right connections. Upvote 0 Downvote
S SLKilner Honorable Jan 5, 2014 4 0 10,510 Jan 5, 2014 #8 alright ok i will buy that thank you for the help/advice Upvote 0 Downvote
Dark Lord of Tech Retired Moderator Aug 18, 2009 128,616 1,779 159,590 Jan 5, 2014 #9 No problem glad to assist. Upvote 0 Downvote