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Jake Thorn

Jake Thorn

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So a brief intro: I recently bought an ASUS P287Q based off reviews from Tom's hardware and I already have one R9 290x but I am planning to get another one to get better frame rates at higher settings in games. My current Power supply is a Rosewill Capstone 650 watt PSU and it won't be enough for the both of them.

What wattage or PSU would you recommend I get if I plan to overclock, that is around $200?
 
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Doramius

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Just do your research. I can ask questions and do all the calculations for you, but I may miss something, or there may be a manufacturer preference, etc. Always worthwhile to do the legwork on your own. However, sometimes we all need a quick bit of help understanding what tools to do the research with.

Do a search for a PSU wattage calculator. They usually very general, but come very close in calculations. Many have various hardware already listed. If you find a calculator that doesn't have SSD, use HDD anyway, since it'll calculate for a slightly higher wattage. Once you get you number, add 10-20% to the final number. IE: Total shows 750W, PSU to look for should be minimum of 900W.
 
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Dark Lord of Tech

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Quality as good or better than a SEASONIC.


For the price it's the # 1 deal on the market.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $139.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available


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