Will my PSU run a XFX Radeon HD 7850 2GB?

Daniel Byun · Feb 2, 2014

Right now I'm running a AMD A10 6800k, just because I was on a budget and I wasn't sure if I could include a graphics card. But recently I've been interested in a XFX Radeon 7850 2gb DD and it was noted that the card needed atleast a 500w PSU to run it. Can someone please answer if I can run the card using my power supply or do i need to upgrade my power supply into s 600w? I'll link them below.

PSU: http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_1548&products_id=25151&zenid=d7090524484142ea33f34f8e647e878e

Motherboard: http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=138_1441&products_id=25968&zenid=d7090524484142ea33f34f8e647e878e

Graphics Card: XFX Radeon HD 7850 2GB Double D Edition.

maxera · Feb 2, 2014

Cougar PSU I will not recommend because it is cheap quality. Go for Silverstone 600w Strider Essential
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256071

Daniel Byun · Feb 2, 2014

i was just wanting to know if my PSU will run the XFX R7850.

maxera · Feb 2, 2014

yes your psu will run the graphic card but if I was you I will probably get a branded psu just for precaution