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Will a 500watts PSU enoguh for R9 280x Vapor X Tri X oc?

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May 30, 2014 11:07:27 PM

I am looking to upgrade my GPU from R9 270x Vapor x to R9 280x Vapor X Tri X oc. But I have a problem - I don't know if my PSU will be enough for the GPU's power as it's only a 500w Aeroocool Strike X 80+ Bronze certified.

CPU is i7 3770 (non K)
CPU Cooler is Deep cool Ice Edge Mini FS
RAM is 2 x 4gb G. Skill Sniper
HDD is Seagate Barracuda 500gb 7200 rpm
With a Samsung ODD and 3 with led Deep cool fans and 1 non led Deep cool fans all of them at 120mm.

Any advise?

Thanks!

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May 30, 2014 11:13:00 PM

Hi yveskier
I will point you to this thread
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2096840/psu-suff...
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May 30, 2014 11:13:07 PM

500W is cutting it really close. A 280x Vapor is pretty power hungry. I would not run a 280x Vapor on a 500W PSU. Since you are upgrading the GPU you might as well the PSU. Get 600-750W. 600W is enough though.
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May 30, 2014 11:18:10 PM

It can run perfectly on a 500w PSU as long as the PSU is very good like Seasonic models. In your case i would suggest upgrading the PSU
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May 30, 2014 11:25:17 PM

:) 
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May 30, 2014 11:26:31 PM

you are welcome , hope it all goes well for you , all the best
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