Can my PSU handle this GPU

sMeYeF · Sep 1, 2014

I just finish building my computer.
It's been incomplete for over a year but I finally purchased the last piece to the puzzle.
GPU: Asus R9280X-DC2T-3GD5
http://www.asus.com/Graphics_Cards/R9280XDC2T3GD5/
But after installing latest drivers it seems to be running a bit slow.
I think its not getting enough Power.
PSU: Enermax 500W
http://www.enermax.com/home.php?fn=eng/product_a1_1_2&lv0=1&lv1=42&no=150
Any help would be much appreciated.

Shadowblade2652 · Sep 1, 2014

No, get rid of it. Get something that's made by a reputable company, like corsair (high end RM and AX/i models only) seasonic, antec, or xfx (which is made by seasonic). Make sure it's at least 80+ bronze or gold certified.

sMeYeF · Sep 1, 2014

Any 80 bronze or gold certified?
What's minimum wattage am i looking for?

Shadowblade2652 · Sep 1, 2014

You should be looking at around 600W.

Look for Corsair, Antec, or Seasonic. Those are the best brands.

sMeYeF · Sep 1, 2014

Will any brand thats bronze 80+ do?

Shadowblade2652 · Sep 1, 2014

No, they can fail even if they have the certification. look at this list:
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html

rdc85 · Sep 1, 2014

wow, since when Enermax is "questionable" brand.. ??

they are also one of OEM in PSU.. (like seasonic, etc..)
but usually they outsource it to other company for their middle/lower tier PSU (like corsair, etc..)
and only make the high tier PSU them self..

they are far from "bad" company...........
(try check in OEM PSU guide/list... there a listed OEM company for what PSU model..)

also there also a web that divide PSU model by their tier..
but i'm forget the address. will update here later..

update : here it is

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

sMeYeF · Sep 1, 2014

Will 550w do? or base minimum of 600?

Shadowblade2652 · Sep 1, 2014

550 should be okay. Tell us what brand.

sMeYeF · Sep 1, 2014

Cooler master V Series V550S
Also my partner has a rig and she's purchasing a Gigabyte R9 280x
She has a 500W PSU Super Flower HX series it's 80 plus gold would that also need to be replaced since it's only 500W

Shadowblade2652 · Sep 1, 2014

superflower has great power supplies.

I wouldn't trust CM, but it's not a bad brand by any means. Check jonnyguru.com for psu reviews and make sure there are no cons when you purchase one, or at least something that doesn't trouble you, like non-modular.

sMeYeF · Sep 1, 2014

CM V series is in the Tier 1 in the PSU link and one of the cheapest.
Would my partner need to upgrade her PSU if her GPU is a gigabyte 280x?
It is only 500W

Shadowblade2652 · Sep 1, 2014

rdc85 :

I already put the link 3 posts above yours...

Shadowblade2652 · Sep 1, 2014

sMeYeF :

500W is good enough, I'd say. I don't believe that's the V series, but I think it's the VS, which is still in the tier two. It's a perfectly fine power supply for the card.

sMeYeF · Sep 3, 2014

My GPU requires minimun of 750W would it be better to get a better quality tier from the list or a lower tier but higher wattage?

Shadowblade2652 · Sep 3, 2014

280x should run around 550 - 600W. I've never seen any builds that blow up from using that level. Just make sure to get a high tier if you're going to get something lower than 'recommended'

rdc85 · Sep 3, 2014

Shadowblade2652 :

U're correct, but if u notice the post is not much time different, my internet slow (third world country), and I'm also in workplace (so I'm not constantly refresh the page).. but let's just stop at there..

as the post that linked there is a good guide recommended for anyone who wanna buy/replace psu..

Can my PSU handle this GPU

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