Is this PSU good for my pc specs and future Specs?

Avdon91

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I have a question about a PSU. I am confused, I want to know if this is the right amount of power or if it is too much or too little.

My PC Specs.
CPU I5-3570k
MOBO GA-B75M-D3H
RAM 2x4gb ddr3 1333
GPU R9 280x 3gb TOXIC
HDD 1 TB 7200 RPM Western Digital
Dvd/CD LG GH24NS90
CPU Fan Stock on it right now but i am replacing with CM Hyper 212 Evo
Case Fan 1 case fan


I bought a Cooler Master V850 watt 80 Plus Gold PSU i was wanting to know if that is the right amount of power for these specs and if it is, will it be enough when i upgrade my cpu to i5 4670k with a new mobo and ram, in the future??
 

Dark Lord of Tech

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Way more than enough and it's super high quality made by SEASONIC.

A Radeon R9-280X needs 30 amps on the 12v rail and a 550w power supply, so you have plenty of power , nice choice.



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Avdon91

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Is this too much power that it could harm my components? I have heard about people buying too much and it harming there pc.

 

Fluzzyy

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No. It wont damage your components.
 

Avdon91

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Thank you for your help and quick response!!
 

Fluzzyy

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No problem, happy to help. In conclusion, You have bought a VERY good PSU. It will without a doubt run your current components and i can guarantee you, that it will run your future components for a long time. Nice one indeed.