Should I upgrade my power supply?

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Yolei

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Hi guys!

I'm thinking about upgrading my GPU to AMD R9 280x (I currently use NVidia GTX460 1GB);
I'm not sure thought if I need to upgrade my power supply as well?
I use HEC WIN+ 600W.

My full specs:
Core i7 2600K
4X2GB Kingston
1SSD + 2HDD
ASRock P67 Extreme4

Thank you!

 
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no, you don't need a 750W PSU. the >required<wattage is actually 500 watts, but 600W is recommended for overclocking. with a 750W PSU you can do a pair of 280X in crossfire.

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this topic has been beaten to death on this board. now stop spread false info.

EDIT: here is another thread asking the same exact question: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1834929/280x-psu-requirement.html
the people who are answering actually know what they are talking about.
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600w is enough for almost any single GPU. You won't run into a problem unless you're overclocking really high or you're going SLI.
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm
 
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can you post a picture of the specs on the sticker on the side of the PSU? i can't find the specs for this model on an english site.

if you can't post a picture, just make sure that this PSU can deliver more than 40 Amperes on the +12V rail. if it can do 40A than you should be in good shape.
 
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no, you don't need a 750W PSU. the >required<wattage is actually 500 watts, but 600W is recommended for overclocking. with a 750W PSU you can do a pair of 280X in crossfire.

@XtremeAero426
this topic has been beaten to death on this board. now stop spread false info.

EDIT: here is another thread asking the same exact question: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1834929/280x-psu-requirement.html
the people who are answering actually know what they are talking about.
 
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I googled and with the first solution I got that answer but I thought it didn't sound right so after posting I searched again. I found it to be 500 absolute minimum and 600 recommended. Sorry about that!
 
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