GPU and PSU compatibility.

459pm · Aug 7, 2014

Does this PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139040&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

Have the correct connectors for this GPU?:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814103247&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

kunthakenthe · Aug 7, 2014

no it doesnt and secondly even if it did i wouldnt risk it i had someone have thier psu burn out in 2 month. dont let 400$ go down the drain.

damric · Aug 7, 2014

How did I know that was going to be a CX PSU paired with a 290...

No, just no.

This is what you need:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $99.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-07 21:34 EDT-0400

459pm · Aug 7, 2014

damric :

I didn't ask you if it was the best power supply...it has good reviews so I'm not worried about the PSU. I want to know if it has the required 8 and 6 pin connectors.

damric · Aug 7, 2014

459pm :

What you should be worried about is why it cannot supply 12v under load conditions that will cause your GPU to heat up from unnecessary I^2R losses, cheapo capacitors that will fail within the warranty period, and poor ripple supression which can cause everything from artifacts on your screen to random BSODs. You do understand that this is Corsair's corner cutting budget series that is made by Channel Well Trash in a box, and not one of the good Corsair units that is built by Seasonc?

459pm · Aug 7, 2014

damric :

Well, excuse me for listening to the advice from the 100 people on newegg who gave it 5 eggs and said it's worked for years for them. I'd rather not double my original spending price on a PSU that may be just as good as this one.

And again, I DIDN'T ASK if it was as uber as your power supply. I asked if it had the required pins to power that GPU.

damric · Aug 7, 2014

By all means, if you want to melt your r9 290 and burn down the trailer park, go right ahead with that CX.

jerryvaberry · Aug 7, 2014

.http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2184239/whats-bad-psu-corsair-cx500.html

Alex Kelly · Aug 7, 2014

damric :

Exactly! 459pm, you asked for advice and you're being given it.

SO MANY people on these forums have issues with the CX series. It's a terrible idea to go ahead and get one after you've been warned many times.

Hahaha, 'Channel Well Trash in a box'. True that.

jerryvaberry · Aug 7, 2014

459pm :

damric :

Well, excuse me for listening to the advice from the 100 people on newegg who gave it 5 eggs and said it's worked for years for them. I'd rather not double my original spending price on a PSU that may be just as good as this one.

And again, I DIDN'T ASK if it was as uber as your power supply. I asked if it had the required pins to power that GPU.

Check out this guy. Ask for help and then blast a guy for giving extra advice (good advice, might I add)

459pm · Aug 7, 2014

damric :

And also, as I have found:
"Meets standard ATX specifications, though closer to the edges than Tier two units. These are still solid units, which still supply stable power to your system, though not ideal for serious overclocking"

In this good thread:
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html

That the CX series is okay if you're not doing serious overclocking. I don't need you to be a douche and insult my living location and my budget because you have some epic build and I should get the top of the line or it will blow up my house.

I didn't even ask if it was a good PSU, I asked if the pins were correct.

459pm · Aug 7, 2014

Alex Kelly :

I DID NOT ASK FOR ADVICE. I ASKED IF THE CONNECTORS EXISTED.

"Does this PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Have the correct connectors for this GPU?:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168..."

mouse24 · Aug 7, 2014

Do you already have this PSU? If so I might try it until you can get the money for a better one. R9 290x peak powers consumption is 300w, I am assuming you are using a haswell proc (buying a 400 dollar gpu, you should) so about 85w for that and say another 50w for the rest of the system.

In total you are using (estimated) about 435w max. The only CX psu I recommend is the CX 500 and thats only if the user can't afford anything else.

damric · Aug 7, 2014

459pm :

The PSU is the heart of a build. You about to spend about $400 on a graphics card. Do you not care if it lasts?

That's like an olympic caliber runner getting a smoker's heart in a transplant.

Alex Kelly · Aug 7, 2014

Yeah it will work fine, if you are lucky and get a perfect unit..
He gave you extra advice. And you're being rude.
You could buy a lower wattage, much higher quality PSU for the same price and be much better off.
Even if you couldn't, it'd be better to buy a higher quality PSU and a slight weaker GPU.

I'm sure you can spend an extra $20 on the EVGA G2 750W unit that was suggested to you, which is one of if not the best value PSU out right now and will last you at least 10 years.

mouse24 · Aug 7, 2014

459pm :

Alex Kelly :

I DID NOT ASK FOR ADVICE. I ASKED IF THE CONNECTORS EXISTED.

"Does this PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Have the correct connectors for this GPU?:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168..."

Looking at the specs list, no. You would need one 6 pin and one 8 pin, that psu only has 2 6 pins. (which points to how low quality it is, even my 500w has a 6 and 8 pin connector.)

459pm · Aug 7, 2014

Alex Kelly :

I was being nice until he insulted my budget by saying I lived in a trailer park.

459pm · Aug 7, 2014

mouse24 :

459pm :

Looking at the specs list, no. You would need one 6 pin and one 8 pin, that psu only has 2 6 pins. (which points to how low quality it is, even my 500w has a 6 and 8 pin connector.)

Alright, thanks =]

Alex Kelly · Aug 7, 2014

459pm :

I suppose he did. But as I just added to my post, I'm sure you can spend an extra $20 on the EVGA G2 750W unit that was suggested to you, which is one of if not the best value PSU out right now and will last you at least 10 years.

damric · Aug 7, 2014

459pm :

What's wrong with a trailer park? If that insults you then I'm sorry and I'll substitute something else.

You'll burn down the apartment complex!!!

or

You'll burn down the subdivision!!!

or

You'll burn down the...(wherever it is that you live, adobe hut whatever).

You get the point.

459pm · Aug 7, 2014

Alex Kelly :

459pm :

I suppose he did. But as I just added to my post, I'm sure you can spend an extra $20 on the EVGA G2 750W unit that was suggested to you, which is one of if not the best value PSU out right now and will last you at least 10 years.

Alright thanks, I'll look into that.

Alex Kelly · Aug 7, 2014

Great

Enjoy your new card. I'm sorry that we offended you.

damric · Aug 7, 2014

459pm :

Alex Kelly :

Yeah me too

I only do this because I love you kids.

kunthakenthe · Aug 7, 2014

get evga supernova 750w for 50$ much better quality,more watts and has all the connectors.

Alex Kelly · Aug 7, 2014

kunthakenthe :

We've already suggested that. And talked about the pricing. You should read through the thread before posting haha.

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