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New build wrong power supply

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July 18, 2014 5:46:09 AM

Hello guys, im building a New pc, and by mistake i bought the wrong power supply, a corsair cx500m

I already have the mobo, msi z97 g45, the cpu 4670k, memory corsair vengeance 8gb and was planing to buy the vga R9 280x.

Will this power supply be enough?

Thanks

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July 18, 2014 5:50:38 AM

No, r9 280x is quite power hungry. If you are going to be overclocking you will definitely need a bigger PSU, and a better quality one at that. A corsair cs650 would be good for you.
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July 18, 2014 6:01:26 AM

it will run your setup. but dont ever think to overclock though with cx 500m! . not only it isnt that good quality but is a low powered psu also (for such specs).i would plan an upgrade in the near future, to be able to o/c and avoid any longevity issues since it will be running close to the edge!
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July 18, 2014 6:02:34 AM

This one would be much better: XFX 550w http://www.ncixus.com/products/?sku=59615

PS: I would of linked the 650w version, but it is on back order. The 550w should be fine though. Both are manufactured by Seasonic, so you are getting great quality with either one.
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July 18, 2014 6:08:10 AM

jmracerboy said:
No, r9 280x is quite power hungry. If you are going to be overclocking you will definitely need a bigger PSU, and a better quality one at that. A corsair cs650 would be good for you.


that psu will be a change to higher watts but not higher quality.! from corsair tx - hx(i) - ax(i) should be the options.!
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July 18, 2014 7:43:31 AM

Thank you guys.
I'll put the psu on sale but use it for a while

Thanks again
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July 18, 2014 8:15:36 AM

lucasvicentin said:
Thank you guys.
I'll put the psu on sale but use it for a while

Thanks again


you're welcome. here is The Power Supply Unit tier list . consider as a great option, any tier 1 - 2 unit when you will be upgrading!
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