500w PSU Enough?

Ben Hampton · Sep 8, 2014

I am thinking of upgrading my GPU to a r9 280. Will a 500w PSU be able to handle it?
PSU: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00642F8AU?pc_redir=1409170561&robot_redir=1
CPU: AMD FX 6300

chris987 · Sep 8, 2014

you defenately need a psu upgrade. that is a unit that should be avoided really!

The Power Supply Unit tier list

what budget do you have?

Dark Lord of Tech · Sep 8, 2014

Made by one of the best SEASONIC.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£46.93 @ CCL Computers)
Total: £46.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-08 21:51 BST+0100

chris987 · Sep 8, 2014

yes, even on the uk market for about 40-50 pounds the XFX 550w is also you best option!

Dark Lord of Tech · Sep 8, 2014

Thanks Chris it's fixed.

chris987 · Sep 8, 2014

you are welcome!

sora · Sep 8, 2014

An XFX or Seasonic power supply would do you great.

Ben Hampton · Sep 9, 2014

I could really use something around the 25 pound mark, although the EVGA sounds like a good deal.

I blame myself for not buying a better PSU to start with.

chris987 · Sep 9, 2014

Ben Hampton :

psu is a very crucial component. CIT isnt a good one. there arent decent units at such price. this is the cheapest decent unit for your system.

Price breakdown by merchant: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/TPmDnQ/by_merchant/
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£35.06 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £35.06
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-09 18:52 BST+0100

however i would defenately recommend the XFX originally suggested. it will be money well spent!

Ben Hampton · Sep 9, 2014

The EVGA is only 500w, is this going to cut it?

chris987 · Sep 9, 2014

Ben Hampton :

yes it will run it but with just 10 pounds more you get the XFX which will provide more headroom for overclocking and better longevity. dont skimp on psu!

Ben Hampton · Sep 9, 2014

What do you guys think of this:
http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/171344228282?nav=SEARCH
20 pounds for 750w though! Too good to be true?

chris987 · Sep 9, 2014

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/309853-31-blown

Ben Hampton · Sep 9, 2014

Suppose I better knuckle up and pay up. Thanks for the help, and I'll continue to research the two recommendations.

chris987 · Sep 9, 2014

Ben Hampton :

you do that, you are welcome.!

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