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is 550w PSU enough for r9280x

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June 14, 2014 5:18:41 PM

hello guys im gonna upgrade my amd 6770 to a r9 280x 3ggbdr5 card
i heard it needs 750watt minimum but i doubt it needs so much i havent overlocked my cpu an i have 4gb ram could my psu run this card?
and why the way if i get this card will be able to run next gen games at 1080p high-ultra? at 30-60 fps?

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June 14, 2014 5:22:45 PM

Depends which 550W PSU you have. An R9 280X only requires 250W of power for itself so if you have a good 550W PSU you can run a 280X easily, if you have a lower end 550W PSU you won't be able to.
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a c 457 À AMD
June 14, 2014 5:22:49 PM

This one can.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $44.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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June 14, 2014 5:28:06 PM

well i have an 550 bulk II
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a c 457 À AMD
June 14, 2014 5:29:15 PM

That won't cut it you need a high quality 550w.
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