Is this video card compatible with my system?

FlippyTheHalfwit · Jul 30, 2014

I'm planning on buying new dedicated video card for my system, a Msi Radeon R9 270X Gaming 2gb, and I just want to be sure, that it will fit in my case, and is compatible with my PC.

PC specs:
CPU: AMD Trinity A10-5800K
GPU: AMD Radeon HD 7660D (integrated)
MOBO: ASRock FM2A75M-DGS
RAM: 2x4GB Kingston 1600mz
PSU: Chieftec 500w gpa-500s8
CASE: Chieftec Mesh CQ-01B

I know I need to upgrade my PSU, and I'm planning on buying a Fortron FSP700-80BPN (85+) 700W.

Any answers will be appreciated.

Suztera · Jul 30, 2014

Your R9 270X should fit and in theory your new psu should work although the quality of psu is questionable.

FlippyTheHalfwit · Jul 30, 2014

Suztera :

Maybe you can recommend a good 700w PSU? The only catch is, that I'm on a budget, so I can't afford anything above 70 euros (~94 usd)

Suztera · Jul 30, 2014

Do you have a website retailer i can refer to in your country?

If not, this power supply is enough for your system build. It's an excellent quality power supply.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9

FlippyTheHalfwit · Jul 30, 2014

Suztera :

Sorry, the website where I buy my PC parts from aren't in english.

A 550w power supply? Are you sure that it will be enough? This website says, that the minimum should be at least 660w.

Suztera · Jul 30, 2014

You need to consider the amps on the 12V rails as well. Just because it says it is a 700W psu, it may not actually provide 700W on the 12V rails. The 12V rails are where most of your pc components will take power from.
The XFX 550W has 44A. So 44*12 = 528W.
A quality 550W psu will be fine for any single gpu build.
These psu calculator are considering the lowest power quality power supplies hence the higher wattage number.
The R9 270X will consume roughly under 200W on its own.
http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/msi_radeon_r9_270x_gaming_review,8.html

FlippyTheHalfwit · Jul 30, 2014

Suztera :

Hmm, okay thanks for the info, I'm still a bit new to this. Will a Cooler Master GX-series 550W PSU be enough for my build? It's one of the more affordable PSU's.

Suztera · Jul 30, 2014

Cooler Master GX-series 550W isn't a particularly good psu as well.
The Coolermaster V series are the good ones in their psu line up.
XFX uses Seasonic OEMS so they are much more reliable.
I would suggest getting the XFX 550W.

FlippyTheHalfwit · Jul 30, 2014

Suztera :

Okay, thanks for the help.

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