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Lightbulbie · Mar 20, 2014

So I'm upgrading my rig in a month or so, and looking over my PSU that I just got.. Would a 530w be able to power a GTX660OC and a FX-8350? Or do I have to get a more powerful PSU?

g4bandit · Mar 20, 2014

That's cutting it close. If its a decent brand power supply with the right connectors then my vote is yes, it should be okay. (decent brand=Corsair, Seasonic, Thermaltake(in some cases))

Lightbulbie · Mar 20, 2014

It's a Raidmax Hybrid.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152028

numanator · Mar 20, 2014

Nope, you got yourself an exploding potato. Well close to one. Get a new psu, I can recommend you one if you want.
Also see this for info on good/bad psu brands: http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx

Also there is almost no point to getting the 8350 over the 8320 since they are the exact same with the 8350 coming with a stock overclock.

zeph_yr · Mar 20, 2014

You don't have near enough amps to run the card. Nvidia cards usually require 42 amps on the +12v rail. The raidmax you have can only push 20.

Lightbulbie · Mar 20, 2014

zeph_yr :

I'm running that card, paired with a an Athlon II X4 620. I've maxed that GPU and have had no issues.

In other words, I'll probably go with a FX-6300.

zeph_yr · Mar 20, 2014

Lightbulbie :

I mean your power supply does not have enough amps to power the card. Your CPU is fine.

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