Is my PSU wattage high enough?

TomMorris · Aug 4, 2014

I have a pc with the following specs: AMD FX 8320, 8GB Corsair Vengence RAM, XFX HD 7870, Corsair VS 650W PSU. I am going to upgrade my GPU to a Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-122-GI). Will i need to upgrade my PSU? Also I am going to add a CPU cooler to my CPU (the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO). Will this take up any extra wattage?

Suztera · Aug 4, 2014

Corsair VS 650W PSU isn't a great power supply. In theory, it may work but getting a quality power supply will be better in the long term.

TomMorris · Aug 4, 2014

which one do you recommend?

Suztera · Aug 4, 2014

Do you have a budget for the psu?

TomMorris · Aug 4, 2014

well i thought about getting this one, http://www.amazon.co.uk/XFX-Edition-Bronze-Semi-Modular-Supply/dp/B008O50WKG

TomMorris · Aug 4, 2014

not sure if thats still to low of a wottage though...

Suztera · Aug 4, 2014

Yes the XFX is a good power supply. A quality 650W is enough.

TomMorris · Aug 4, 2014

Good!

TomMorris · Aug 4, 2014

Also i know that my CPU is very overclockable, if i overclock, will that cooler be enough?

Suztera · Aug 4, 2014

Yes that cooler should be ok for mild overclocks. Cooler master 212 EVO should be enough for most people.

TomMorris · Aug 4, 2014

Thank you very much!

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