psu for r9 290x

Josh Defreitas · Feb 13, 2014

Just wondering if my power supply will be enough to run the sapphire r9 290x. Im running a 600w coolmax zx with fx 8320 and 16 gig of kingston hyper x. Thanks in advance.

lucasz · Feb 13, 2014

I would upgrade to a quality 750w psu

Josh Defreitas · Feb 13, 2014

lucasz :

I dont know if I can return this psu. Will it be able to run this set up?

lucasz · Feb 13, 2014

You'll be cutting it close, especially with a low quality PSU like that.

Josh Defreitas · Feb 13, 2014

lucasz :

what problems could I run into ? Thank you for the speedy reply btw.

qbsinfo · Feb 13, 2014

that set up will use ~460 at stock speeds (8320 rig -180 and 290x - 280)

BUT considering coolmax has had some problems supplying the "rated wattage" at room temps (they must have done testing in a meat locker.) you may experience your rig shutting down unexpectedly.

Josh Defreitas · Feb 13, 2014

qbsinfo :

could you recommend a power supply thats reasonably priced thats worth getting?

WonkeyDoo2 · Feb 13, 2014

The XFX PRO650W Core Edition http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0045L5LGI is a great quality PSU that should have ample power for your system with a R9 290X.

qbsinfo · Feb 13, 2014

Josh Defreitas :

assuming you live in the U.S.:

without OCing the 8320 much
XFX 550W PRO550W Core Edition Our Price: $65.99 USD
After Mail In Rebate: $55.99 USD

OCing the 8320 to ~4.8ish
XFX 650W PRO650W Core Edition Our Price: $74.99 USD
After Mail In Rebate: $64.99 USD

edit: HEY! i got ninja'd whilst shopping . .lol.

lucasz · Feb 13, 2014

This one would be good too: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438007

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