R9 280x THERMALTAKE TR2 550W

Sotos123 · Jan 27, 2014

Hey guys, i have a thermaltake tr2-550W psu (its pretty old) and im looking to upgrade to a r9 280x, should I look for a psu upgrade first? (im thinking 650W) I'd like to avoid it if possible for now. Also, im not interested in overclocking it further than the oc it comes with the gigabyte version.

markwp · Jan 27, 2014

The 280x needs at least 500w and a solid psu. The TR2 is one of the worst psu's out there and useful only as a doorstop IMO.

If you are buying the 280x get a good 600-650w psu from Corsair (TX), XFX, EVGA or Seasonic. Don't risk your new gpu (and m/b, cpu) on a cheap psu.

Mark

AxlFone · Jan 27, 2014

Hi.
How old is your psu?

If you look new where are you buying it?
Here is couple good ones f you buy from us.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-120pb0750kr

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-ssr750rm

This looks really cheap but I do not know is it really any good. Rosewil cappstone and lightning are best what you can find. But this I do not know.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-power-supply-rd700

Dark Lord of Tech · Jan 27, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $74.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-27 09:35 EST-0500)

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: Antec EarthWatts Platinum 650W 80+ Platinum Certified ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $84.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-27 09:36 EST-0500)

toyftw · Jan 27, 2014

Sotos123 :

Hi - A good quality, modern design 550w PSU is enough for a sys with an R9 280x.
However, the TR2 550 is/was not a good qualityunit. More importantly, it is an older design and
does not have sufficient +12v amps for a sys with a 280x. Additionally, it has 2 6pin pcie connectors,
so you would need a 6pin - 8pin adapter for one of the ports. Some GPU's include one in the box.

But, being short on +12v amps you really do need to upgrade.

If on a tight budget, consider:
http://pcpartpicker.com/mr/newegg/corsair-power-supply-cx600

but, better off if you step up in quality:
http://pcpartpicker.com/mr/ncixus/antec-power-supply-neoeco620c

http://pcpartpicker.com/mr/ncixus/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9

http://pcpartpicker.com/mr/newegg/antec-power-supply-hcg620m - if you have the funds, this one

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