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R9 290X Comptability?

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August 25, 2014 2:23:02 PM

Hi, Just wondering if the R9 290X will work in this system.


http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/nHDdGX


The case came with a Fractal Design 600W PSU... and im reading various different stuff about how much Wattage I need for the R9 290X...



both these site says a 600W is recommened at miniumum... I won't be overclocking anything apart from putting the RAM it is correct settings in bios.

https://forum-en.msi.com/faq/article/power-requirements...
http://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/radeon-r9-290x-rev...


Is the 600W enough?

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August 25, 2014 2:28:35 PM

What model number is that PSU? Is it the Newton R3 Series (FD-PSU-NT3B-600W)? If so, you should be fine with 600W.
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August 25, 2014 2:56:13 PM

I just tried to google and get more info on that unit (Essence Black 600W), but couldn't find information like how many amps it has on the +12v rail. I did notice that it does not seem to have any PCI-e connectors on it though. This is usually an indicator that the PSU is not meant for high end graphics cards, but not always.

You'll have to open up the case and tell us what the sticker says for Watts and Amps on the +12v rail. Without that information it's hard to say if this PSU can handle it. Maybe someone else will be able to find more information on it than I could.
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August 25, 2014 3:01:14 PM

jimthenagual said:
I just tried to google and get more info on that unit (Essence Black 600W), but couldn't find information like how many amps it has on the +12v rail. I did notice that it does not seem to have any PCI-e connectors on it though. This is usually an indicator that the PSU is not meant for high end graphics cards, but not always.

You'll have to open up the case and tell us what the sticker says for Watts and Amps on the +12v rail. Without that information it's hard to say if this PSU can handle it. Maybe someone else will be able to find more information on it than I could.

I found an image of the PSU's info sticker; talk about difficult to find! I've never had so much trouble finding info on a PSU before!

http://www.morecomputers.com/techdesc.aspx?pn=FD-PSU-ES...

Hover over the photo to magnify.

30A on the first 12V rail, and 22A on the second 12V rail. I'm hoping they've just forgotten to list the PCIe power connectors, because it really wouldn't make any sense if it didn't have any.
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August 25, 2014 3:05:03 PM

Nice find!

That is plenty of amps/watts for the system listed. The only thing that still concerns me on that PSU is the fact that it doesn't seem to have any PCI-e connectors... You can always use molex converters though.
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August 25, 2014 3:19:31 PM

Not sure what PCI-E connectors are for, I tend to just give my dad the stuff he throws it in the system... the PSU was already installed in the case when it was delivered, I thought i only had to work out if 600w was enough -.-
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August 25, 2014 3:25:18 PM

The R9 290X typically needs two connections from the power supply. They are cables that look like this


If you open up your case and take a look at the cables coming out of the PSU, you can check to see if it has cables that look like that (either 6pin, 8 pin or 6+2 pin like in the picture)
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August 25, 2014 3:32:43 PM

Pretty sure it had them of memory the last time the case was open, if it has them it will be capable?
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August 25, 2014 3:34:33 PM

If it doesn't have them, there are adapters you can buy. Sometimes they even come WITH the GPU you buy. 4pin molex connectors definitely come with your PSU. You could use an adapter like this to change the molex connectors to PCI-e

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August 25, 2014 3:40:27 PM

Okay thank you, I am pretty sure it does have PCI-E though, as I remember grabbing hold of a load of the wires that looked just like that and where in a sorta protective cover just like shown in the picture and asking my dad what it was :p 

But 600W is enough correct?
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August 25, 2014 3:44:34 PM

Yes, I think 600W should be enough, as long as we are going with the assumption that it is a good quality PSU putting out the numbers it claims it is.
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