Upgrading GFX card, what PSU do i need?

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Here are my specs:
AMD a10 6700k APU Quad core(It has intergrated HD 8670 so thats my current GFX card)
8gb Ram
1tb HDD 7200rpm
300w PSU

So i want to install this GFX card:
http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/diamond-diamond-radeon-r7-250-oc-1gb-gddr5-pci-e-video-card-r7250d51ghd/10275625.aspx?lang=en-CA&pcname=&sku=10275625&path=498cff0b7b06b29b80951ce728126263en02

I know i need to upgrade PSU as my current one is not powerful enough but how many watts psu would i need to if i were to put this GFX card?
And MOBO is Acer AAHD3-VC
Thank you!
 
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Get a 500W power supply of a good brand like Seasonic,Coolermaster or Corsair
Ex-http://www.flipkart.com/seasonic-s12ii-520-watts-psu/p/itmd5xz5hzvzt9cx?pid=PSUD5XZ4KFH65H9E&otracker=from-search&srno=t_1&query=seasonic+s12ii+520+watts+psu&ref=5604e7a6-ff7f-4bc4-9d39-5efc3432dfa9
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Get a 500W power supply of a good brand like Seasonic,Coolermaster or Corsair
Ex-http://www.flipkart.com/seasonic-s12ii-520-watts-psu/p/itmd5xz5hzvzt9cx?pid=PSUD5XZ4KFH65H9E&otracker=from-search&srno=t_1&query=seasonic+s12ii+520+watts+psu&ref=5604e7a6-ff7f-4bc4-9d39-5efc3432dfa9
 
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Okay thank you very much and also will my mother board support the gfx card i want to get?
I read somewhere that pre built pc motherboards can only support the components they came with...
Mobo model: Acer AAHD3-VC
it has pci x16 2.0
 
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For a system using a single Radeon R7 250 graphics card AMD specifies a minimum of a 400 Watt or greater system power supply. The power supply should also have a maximum combined +12 Volt continuous current rating of 20 Amps or greater.

Total Power Supply Wattage is NOT the crucial factor in power supply selection!!! Sufficient Total Combined Continuous Power/Current Available on the +12V Rail(s) is the most critical factor.

What is the brand and model number of the 300W PSU? There are some 300W PSUs that wouldn't have any problem powering a system with a Radeon R7 250.
 
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Well that Graphics card requires 2 pci x16 3.0 slots (as seen in the link you provided),,,so it would be better if you change the mobo as well.
 
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But its still compatible right?
PCI 3.0 is backwards compatible from what i have read
 
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Thank you but upgrading mobo is not a option but it says it works with pci 2.0 so it will work with my current mobo.
 
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Well then! my mistake,,,anyways glad to help you out :)
 
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Okay but the current PSU is only 300 and its from a pre built :/

 
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It okay haha
Now to find out this gfx card will fit in my case haha

 
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Cross your fingers :)
Best of luck man! Happy Gaming
 
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Acer used the FSP Group 300W (FSP300-60THA) PSU and they would be inadequate.
 
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