What power supply do I need for MSI R9 280X Gaming OC?

AdnanSazin

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Hello, i am going to buy an MSI R9 280X 3 GB GDDR5 Gaming OC GPU ...........But I don't know how much power it need ............So I am looking for a good power supply in order to run this GPU.........Thanks in advance...........
 
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A Radeon R9-280X needs 30 amps on the 12v rail and a 550 watt power supply.


Here are 2 , the first one is the best made by SEASONIC

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $59.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available


If your on a budget.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $39.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Dark Lord of Tech

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A Radeon R9-280X needs 30 amps on the 12v rail and a 550 watt power supply.


Here are 2 , the first one is the best made by SEASONIC

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $59.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available


If your on a budget.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $39.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
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