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I have a 750W 80+Bronze PSU. I am wondering if I can run my R9 280X full load doing coin mining and run an ASUS GTX 570 (3x slot) for gaming at the same time.
BF4, LOL, SC2, D3, B:AO, AC:BF, FF, CS:GO

I think my system runs up to about 725W on the PSU calculator. Is it still ok to game on?
 
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Thermaltake TR2 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply

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CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver Arctic Alumina Premium Ceramic Polysynthetic 1.75g Thermal Paste ($3.75 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-GD65 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($170.17 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($81.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:...
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Thermaltake TR2 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver Arctic Alumina Premium Ceramic Polysynthetic 1.75g Thermal Paste ($3.75 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-GD65 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($170.17 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($81.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk ReadyCache 32GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($39.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Corsair Force Series 3 90GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($119.99)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($209.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 570 1.25GB Video Card ($349.99)
Sound Card: Creative Labs Z PCIe 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card ($84.67 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($100.98 @ Best Buy)
Case Fan: Xigmatek CLF-F8253 29.2 CFM 80mm Fan ($8.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: NZXT FS-200RB-BLED 89.5 CFM 200mm Fan ($14.59 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: NZXT FS-200RB-GLED 89.5 CFM 200mm Fan ($16.27 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: NZXT FS-200RB-GLED 89.5 CFM 200mm Fan ($16.27 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Xigmatek CLF-F1251 68.3 CFM 120mm Fan ($11.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Thermaltake TR2 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($111.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Lite-On IHBS112-04 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($78.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-222AL/BSBE DVD/CD Writer ($18.99)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Professional (32/64-bit) ($199.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VN247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($168.04 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Logitech G110 Wired Standard Keyboard ($156.48 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Trigger Wired Gaming Keyboard ($99.99)
Mouse: Logitech Performance Wireless Laser Mouse ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech G700s Wireless Laser Mouse ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Speakers: Logitech Z623 200W 2.1ch Speakers ($99.99 @ Best Buy)
Headphones: Creative Labs Creative Circumaural Sound Blaster Tactic 3D Sigma Headset Headset ($71.94 @ Adorama)
Other: I-Inc iF-281DPB 28" Class Widescreen LCD Monitor ($199.99)
Other: MSI TV Tuner Card Digi@nywhere A/D Plus PCI Interface ($41.99)
Other: Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000 USB 2.0 720p HD widescreen video webcam ($29.00)
Other: SAPPHIRE DUAL-X 11221-00-25G Radeon R9 280X 3GB 384-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 CrossFireX Support OC (UEFI) Video Card Battlefield 4 Edition ($449.99)
[strike]Total: $3526.90[/strike] $2444.48
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and di scounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-11 17:37 EST-0500)
 
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I would say no. I get 257 per card at bit mining which is 515. 250W for the GTX 570. about 100w for the cpu. call it 50w for the rest.I would say you would need to power about 900W which would mean to me at leat a 1000W supply (1200W would be better).

Do you not need to install the graphics drivers to bit mine? I ask because AMD and Nividia drivers on the same machine usually causes problems.
 
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I currently have the drivers for both on the machine. I put in the driver disc for the R9 280X and installed it. Popped out the GTX 570. Popped in the R9 280X. Booted up and started mining. Nvidia drivers and software are still installed and even running right now (no 570 in the board right now though).
 
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Zero cost for power. I just want to not blow up/short out my system so I can simultaneously game and mine.
After my first 12 hours on the R9 280X I am getting about 671 khash/s through GUIminer alpha.
 
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Parents, I give them my check from work (which would easily cover power) and they help pay for most everything else. I do not factor in power costs because I will not be paying for it regardless of where my money is allocated.
 
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