Will my Corsair cx430 be enough to power this build?

Wikkelzzz

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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-gvr927oc2gd (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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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.
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-rr212e20pkr2) | $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-f317000cl11d8gbsr) | $84.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003) | $52.91 @ OutletPC
**Video Card** | [Gigabyte Radeon R9 270 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvr927oc2gd) | $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-ihas124-04) | $19.98 @ OutletPC
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $498.82
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-22 05:16 EDT-0400 |
 

byza

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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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