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Will i damage a sapphire R9 290 Tri-X on a 600 watts power supply?

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May 16, 2014 2:06:01 PM

i just got the R9 290 and on its box it says that it demands a 750 watt power supply, and im planning to buy one, but im just wondering if i will damage the card or something on my current SeaSonic 600 watts power supply.

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May 16, 2014 2:06:47 PM

What is the exact model of your PSU?
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May 16, 2014 2:07:12 PM

absolutely not it only takes what it needs so either it will work or not
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May 16, 2014 2:30:27 PM

Kekoh said:
What is the exact model of your PSU?


seasonic ss-600et
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May 16, 2014 2:43:15 PM

GamingNeo said:
Kekoh said:
What is the exact model of your PSU?


seasonic ss-600et


You will be able to run the card with that PSU, but try to upgrade as soon as you can. the ss-xxxET series are one of their lower end PSU's, so I would not trust it in a gaming rig for long periods of time.
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