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Will my Corsair cx430 be enough to power this build?

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August 22, 2014 2:06:48 AM

Hey

So I'm looking to add a discrete graphics card to an AMD APU build I recently put together, but I'm worried the PSU I have wont cut it. Here the card I want to add: https://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvr92... (I want to stick to this one specifically because I can get it for very cheap)

I'm aware that this card needs 2 x 6 pin connectors, and that my psu only has 1 x 6 pin, but i was thinking I could use a molex to 6pin adapter for the 2nd.

Here's the rest of the hardware I already own http://pcpartpicker.com/p/t7Qn99 , if I add the GPU to this list it estimates the wattage to be around 350w, which makes me believe I should be fine with my 430W, but gigabyte's website recommends a 500W

Please help :) 

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a c 100 U Graphics card
August 22, 2014 2:17:15 AM

It should work out. Your build would draw power like 350W

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/dWFhvK) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/dWFhvK/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [AMD A8-6600K 3.9GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-ad660kwohlbox) | $89.99 @ Amazon
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-r...) | $34.99 @ Newegg
**Motherboard** | [MSI FM2-A55M-E33 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-fm2a55me33) | $54.98 @ SuperBiiz
**Memory** | [G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f317000cl11d...) | $84.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-driv...) | $52.91 @ OutletPC
**Video Card** | [Gigabyte Radeon R9 270 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvr927...) | $149.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx430) | $19.99 @ Newegg
**Optical Drive** | [Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/lite-on-optical-drive-ihas...) | $19.98 @ OutletPC
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $498.82
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-22 05:16 EDT-0400 |
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a b U Graphics card
August 22, 2014 2:19:46 AM

I would upgrade the PSU. The CX series aren't the greatest to begin with so I wouldn't stress it too much. If you're looking for budget PSU, the EVGA B series is ok if you're not overclocking, but if you want something better XFX, SeaSonic and Rosewill Capstone can often be found pretty cheap.
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a b U Graphics card
August 22, 2014 2:22:40 AM

You really should get a PSU that has both the required connectors.
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