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August 28, 2014 5:55:53 PM

Just ordered a Sapphire R9 290 tri-x OC and was wondering if a corsair CMPSU-CX600 watt psu is enough considering i wont be overclocking it further, thanks.

i5 2500k 4.0ghz
Samsung evo 250gb
8gb Corsair Vengeance

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August 28, 2014 6:05:11 PM

No Corsair's CX series is not recommended when you overclock your CPU and have good GPU. I recommend one from tier 1 or 2. Here's a list.
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1804779/power-su...

Personally I always like to recommend PSU from either Antec, EVGA, SeaSonic, Thermaltake or XFX. And if you get one, I reocommend a 600W.
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August 28, 2014 6:05:16 PM

You should be fine
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August 28, 2014 6:09:26 PM

That PSU is very unreliable. Get a good quality unit from Antec, EVGA, Seasonic, or XFX
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August 28, 2014 6:13:49 PM

GRUxTSAR said:
That PSU is very unreliable. Get a good quality unit from Antec, EVGA, Seasonic, or XFX

Sorry to cause conflict but this post is BS. Sure the Cx series isn't made for super high gaming overclockers but they're not unreliable, there only tier 3, which isn't horrible.
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August 28, 2014 6:15:47 PM

http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/radeon_r9_290_revi...

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Here is Guru3D's power supply recommendation:

AMD R9 290 - On your average system the card requires you to have a 550 Watt power supply unit.
AMD R9 290 Crossfire - On your average system the cards require you to have a 700 Watt power supply unit as minimum.
AMD R9 290X - On your average system the card requires you to have a 550~600 Watt power supply unit.
AMD R9 290X Crossfire - On your average system the cards require you to have a 800 Watt power supply unit as minimum.

If you are going to overclock GPU or processor, then we do recommend you purchase something with some more stamina.


As there's few quality 500 watters I'd suggest no less than a 650 watter , tho a 750 watter would do 2 cards taking on a future upgrade to CF

620-50 watters
$70 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
$65 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
$80 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

750 watters
$80 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
$85 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
$90 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
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August 28, 2014 6:18:32 PM

Rybo said:
GRUxTSAR said:
That PSU is very unreliable. Get a good quality unit from Antec, EVGA, Seasonic, or XFX

Sorry to cause conflict but this post is BS. Sure the Cx series isn't made for super high gaming overclockers but they're not unreliable, there only tier 3, which isn't horrible.



He's buying an R9 290. This man clearly has invested quite a bit of money into this PC. Wouldn't spending an extra $20 for a tier 2a unit be the smarter decision?
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August 28, 2014 6:21:04 PM

GRUxTSAR said:
Rybo said:
GRUxTSAR said:
That PSU is very unreliable. Get a good quality unit from Antec, EVGA, Seasonic, or XFX

Sorry to cause conflict but this post is BS. Sure the Cx series isn't made for super high gaming overclockers but they're not unreliable, there only tier 3, which isn't horrible.



He's buying an R9 290. This man clearly has invested quite a bit of money into this PC. Wouldn't spending an extra $20 for a tier 2a unit be the smarter decision?

He already owns the the CX600 so. He would be investing another 60-80$. Yes it's not a big deal, if he doesn't want to spend the money then he doesn't really need to.
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August 28, 2014 6:40:04 PM

Rybo said:
GRUxTSAR said:
Rybo said:
GRUxTSAR said:
That PSU is very unreliable. Get a good quality unit from Antec, EVGA, Seasonic, or XFX

Sorry to cause conflict but this post is BS. Sure the Cx series isn't made for super high gaming overclockers but they're not unreliable, there only tier 3, which isn't horrible.



He's buying an R9 290. This man clearly has invested quite a bit of money into this PC. Wouldn't spending an extra $20 for a tier 2a unit be the smarter decision?

He already owns the the CX600 so. He would be investing another 60-80$. Yes it's not a big deal, if he doesn't want to spend the money then he doesn't really need to.


Even then, $60-$80 for a quality unit, or $600-$800 when the PSU fries his system

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August 28, 2014 6:44:15 PM

thehitmanx said:
Just ordered a Sapphire R9 290 tri-x OC and was wondering if a corsair CMPSU-CX600 watt psu is enough considering i wont be overclocking it further, thanks.

i5 2500k 4.0ghz
Samsung evo 250gb
8gb Corsair Vengeance


Rybo said:
GRUxTSAR said:
Rybo said:
GRUxTSAR said:
That PSU is very unreliable. Get a good quality unit from Antec, EVGA, Seasonic, or XFX

Sorry to cause conflict but this post is BS. Sure the Cx series isn't made for super high gaming overclockers but they're not unreliable, there only tier 3, which isn't horrible.



He's buying an R9 290. This man clearly has invested quite a bit of money into this PC. Wouldn't spending an extra $20 for a tier 2a unit be the smarter decision?

He already owns the the CX600 so. He would be investing another 60-80$. Yes it's not a big deal, if he doesn't want to spend the money then he doesn't really need to.


GRUxTSAR said:
Rybo said:
GRUxTSAR said:
Rybo said:
GRUxTSAR said:
That PSU is very unreliable. Get a good quality unit from Antec, EVGA, Seasonic, or XFX

Sorry to cause conflict but this post is BS. Sure the Cx series isn't made for super high gaming overclockers but they're not unreliable, there only tier 3, which isn't horrible.



He's buying an R9 290. This man clearly has invested quite a bit of money into this PC. Wouldn't spending an extra $20 for a tier 2a unit be the smarter decision?

He already owns the the CX600 so. He would be investing another 60-80$. Yes it's not a big deal, if he doesn't want to spend the money then he doesn't really need to.


Even then, $60-$80 for a quality unit, or $600-$800 when the PSU fries his system


1 card is all ill be using with this system so if the cx600 is fine then thats all need to know
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August 28, 2014 6:54:54 PM

thehitmanx said:
thehitmanx said:
Just ordered a Sapphire R9 290 tri-x OC and was wondering if a corsair CMPSU-CX600 watt psu is enough considering i wont be overclocking it further, thanks.

i5 2500k 4.0ghz
Samsung evo 250gb
8gb Corsair Vengeance


Rybo said:
GRUxTSAR said:
Rybo said:
GRUxTSAR said:
That PSU is very unreliable. Get a good quality unit from Antec, EVGA, Seasonic, or XFX

Sorry to cause conflict but this post is BS. Sure the Cx series isn't made for super high gaming overclockers but they're not unreliable, there only tier 3, which isn't horrible.



He's buying an R9 290. This man clearly has invested quite a bit of money into this PC. Wouldn't spending an extra $20 for a tier 2a unit be the smarter decision?

He already owns the the CX600 so. He would be investing another 60-80$. Yes it's not a big deal, if he doesn't want to spend the money then he doesn't really need to.


GRUxTSAR said:
Rybo said:
GRUxTSAR said:
Rybo said:
GRUxTSAR said:
That PSU is very unreliable. Get a good quality unit from Antec, EVGA, Seasonic, or XFX

Sorry to cause conflict but this post is BS. Sure the Cx series isn't made for super high gaming overclockers but they're not unreliable, there only tier 3, which isn't horrible.



He's buying an R9 290. This man clearly has invested quite a bit of money into this PC. Wouldn't spending an extra $20 for a tier 2a unit be the smarter decision?

He already owns the the CX600 so. He would be investing another 60-80$. Yes it's not a big deal, if he doesn't want to spend the money then he doesn't really need to.


Even then, $60-$80 for a quality unit, or $600-$800 when the PSU fries his system


1 card is all ill be using with this system so if the cx600 is fine then thats all need to know


It doesn't matter if you're only using 1 card, in fact you're using one extremely power-hungry card. Look at these reviews:

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1681...

19% of these are rated at 1/5 eggs. The CX series use cheap Chinese capacitors and are almost always not recommended by enthusiasts. It's up to you whether the extra bit of money for a quality unit that won't brick your system is worth it
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August 29, 2014 11:45:29 AM

GRUxTSAR said:


He's buying an R9 290. This man clearly has invested quite a bit of money into this PC. Wouldn't spending an extra $20 for a tier 2a unit be the smarter decision?


Tier 3 by whose judgement ?

http://www.overclock.net/t/1470731/corsair-cx600-psu-on...
http://www.overclock.net/t/1431436/why-you-should-not-b...


thehitmanx said:
1 card is all ill be using with this system so if the cx600 is fine then thats all need to know


Up in smoke doesn't fit into the "fine" category

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