Do i need a new PSU?
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Dark Lord of Tech
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Yes you do , your are lacking the power and the amps.
A Radeon R9-280X needs 30 amps on the 12v rail and a 550 watt power supply with the proper PCIE power connections.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($25.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $25.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
A Radeon R9-280X needs 30 amps on the 12v rail and a 550 watt power supply with the proper PCIE power connections.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($25.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $25.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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