need advice on psu please

nastycocopop · Jul 1, 2014

hey everyone,
i have a corsair 500w psu and i was wondering if that would be able to cope with a sapphire r9280x graphics card?

tiny voices · Jul 1, 2014

Is it the cx500? If so, it is not the best quality unit and I would replace it, although 500w is enough. A good replacement would be an XFX550.

nastycocopop · Jul 1, 2014

tiny voices :

at the moment it's all i have so like would it do the job for now as i can't get a replacement for a little while

herrwizo · Jul 1, 2014

It probably would for some time, but no guarantees. Either risk it or get a quality unit as suggested. If you like corsair, get ax, hx, rm or tx. Or any xfx core 550w or above.

tiny voices · Jul 1, 2014

If you are willing to assume the risk, go for it. It is technically more than enough power.

nastycocopop · Jul 1, 2014

herrwizo :

well, i'll hope for the best (i also have a powercool 550w psu but it's...powercool)

tiny voices · Jul 1, 2014

Throw that powercool PSU away ASAP. That is 100% trash. I wouldn't let that sit near my computer. Lol.

nastycocopop · Jul 1, 2014

tiny voices :

ah man, you guys are scaring me... okay well if the psu blows how much of a chance does it have taking my parts with it?...

tiny voices · Jul 1, 2014

No way to predict the chance. Probably, it will just shut down and cause no damage, but if the PSU has a capacitor failure (CX PSUs known for this) it could fry every single component.

I lost a motherboard/ CPU/ HDD/ GPU to a cx600 a few years back.

chris987 · Jul 1, 2014

you already have an o/ced FX and with the 280x you will be really stressing a not that good psu, as already said. that cant be recommended.i would run the FX at stock speed till i get the replacement!

nastycocopop · Jul 1, 2014

tiny voices :

i'm gonna cry if it takes my stuff with it... oh gee thanks for your help though

nastycocopop · Jul 1, 2014

chris987 :

ah it's for a new build as i'm getting either an fx 8320 or another fx6300, buying a new pc as i'm selling this one

tiny voices · Jul 1, 2014

Always glad to help! My honest opinion is spend the $50 on the XFX550. Why risk everything in your system when it can be safe for only $50?

nastycocopop · Jul 1, 2014

tiny voices :

lol i'm already over budget.. but would i be better off saving £30 buy getting another fx6300 and maybe a psu or the fx8320 and hope for the best?

tiny voices · Jul 1, 2014

I would just put off another purchase for a bit in order to get the PSU ASAP.

Get the PSU now and then get the 8320 in 2 weeks or something.

herrwizo · Jul 1, 2014

Get psu, it is not even worth considering. It may save you a lot of nerves and money in the end.

nastycocopop · Jul 1, 2014

tiny voices :

okay i'll do that, thanks buddy

tiny voices · Jul 1, 2014

No problem! Always better to be safe than sorry.

need advice on psu please

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