500w PSU for a ASUS R9 290

Steel_Nugget

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I was told you need a higher PSU since the card is high end and consumes a lot of power. I currently have this PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4H81E87031 and my other specs are
I5 4440 Stock cooler
8GB 1600mhz 4*2
1 case light
CD/DVD player
1TB HDD
If I use MSI afterburner or some other overclocking software could I lower the power consumption to 75% or lower to make it consume less until I get a 650w PSU?
Thanks!
 
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"If I use MSI afterburner or some other overclocking software could I lower the power consumption to 75% or lower to make it consume less until I get a 650w PSU?"

It does not work like that unfortunately.

Get the better PSU first.
"If I use MSI afterburner or some other overclocking software could I lower the power consumption to 75% or lower to make it consume less until I get a 650w PSU?"

It does not work like that unfortunately.

Get the better PSU first.
 
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