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Msi R9 280x 3GB Psu to Power it

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June 2, 2014 1:20:45 AM

i5 2500k 3.30ghz not overclock stocked fan.
8gb ram 1 stick.
mobo = P8Z77-V LX2
1tb HD
Carbide Series® 500R Mid-Tower Case
500w till replace.
Msi R9 280x 3GB ( Not added yet till Psu )

So i am wondering what will be the perfect psu/psu wattage to power my machine once i add this gpu, i have read a lot of threads on the itnernet so far and everyone has different answers so can someone clear my mind this for me plz given my system specs and save me from blowing my computer to smithereens :D 

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June 2, 2014 1:26:12 AM

600W PSU by Corsair/Antec/XFX/Seasonic with a minimum of 80+ BRONZE certification and at least 5 years warranty.

If you find a PSU that fits into all the three categories, you know your looking at something quality.
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June 2, 2014 1:58:31 AM

What if i plan to o/c my i5 2500k and add a new fan would a 600w still suffice thanks.
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June 2, 2014 1:59:15 AM

yes, but depending on how much you OC, 650W will be better.
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June 2, 2014 2:04:59 AM

Thinking to overclock enough to make sure i get maximum frames from this gpu when running the new games at ultra as a few people have said with my mobo and stock i5 i wont be able to see the full potential of my gpu, but i dont know if they are speaking in guess work or they know for sure.
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June 2, 2014 2:07:44 AM

the i5 won't limit that GPU, not now and not soon.
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June 2, 2014 2:10:26 AM

Thanks a lot both of you and i have a psu picked and wondering will it connect and work just fine with my system? ( correct pins rails etc ) if so i will buy this 1 i think just found it then on a good price free delivery

P.S pins rails and apms i dont have a clue on them lol
http://www.ebuyer.com/429987-corsair-cx-series-cx-750m-...
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June 2, 2014 2:11:31 AM

what PSU?
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June 2, 2014 2:13:11 AM

just edited post oops :) 
Corsair CXM 750W Semi Modular 80+ Bronze Power Supply
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June 2, 2014 2:25:19 AM

that PSU will be absolutely fine.
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June 2, 2014 3:40:26 AM

thanks again :) 
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