Can i run R9 280X 3GB with a Corsair VS550W psu?

Escap3 · Oct 2, 2014

I have the following specs,and i need someone to tell me if i can run this card:ASUS R9 280X R9280X-DC2-3GD5 3GB GDDR5 PCI-E RETAIL,with an 550w power supply.Thanks in advance!

Operating System
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1
CPU
AMD FX-6300 19 °C
Vishera 32nm Technology
RAM
8,00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 669MHz (9-9-9-24)
Motherboard
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. 970A-UD3P (CPU 1) 31 °C
Graphics
VE248 (1920x1080@60Hz)
Storage
298GB Seagate ST332061 3AS SATA Disk Device (SATA) 30 °C
1863GB Seagate Expansion Desk USB Device (USB (SATA)) 49 °C
Optical Drives
TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S223F ATA Device

IInuyasha74 · Oct 2, 2014

I'd say yes you probably could run it without too much issue

Escap3 · Oct 2, 2014

Thanks for your answer friend,really appreciate it

Keep in mind that i can change the psu if need in the following christmass.Will my 550w psu last that long without a problem?I also dont intend to OC nothing of the hardware that i showed .

IInuyasha74 · Oct 2, 2014

http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/msi_radeon_r9_280x_twinfrozr_gaming_oc_review,8.html

Check out that website. They do good testing with the system. They use a more power hungry system than yours, a 6-core Intel system between servers and desktops in price. Using that, and an R9 280x they only got a full load of 350w. Granted in a game that will be higher cause of CPU usage also, but it won't be 200w higher so you will be fine.

Escap3 · Oct 2, 2014

That is a fine link you gave me mate,thanks again.I just wanted to tell you that i intent to play titles like AC Unity,Dota2,GTAV ,Witcher 3 Wild Hunt,COD AW,Far Cry4 etc,so not many multiplayer games.Will that be an issue?To give you a better look at my psu,here is the link,hope it helps:http://www.corsair.com/en/vs-seriestm-vs550-550-watt-power-supply

And here is the link of the type of gpu i intend to buy:http://www.e-shop.gr/asus-r9-280x-r9280x-dc2-3gd5-3gb-gddr5-pci-e-retail-p-PER.513637

Thanks again in advance!

HighEndGaming · Oct 2, 2014

The ASUS R9 280X DCUII http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FT2S4BG will run just fine on your power supply. I've actually had a couple of these cards and they are excellent! It runs cool, quiet, and overclocks like a beast.

Escap3 · Oct 2, 2014

As i can see you are en expert at this, i appreciate if you could do a calculation and see the power consumption for the whole system,not only the gpu.I know that im asking a lot,but i would be very happy if you could do it.Thanks again and sry for the inconvinience

HighEndGaming · Oct 2, 2014

Your whole system will only use about 500W even overclocked. You're good to go.

Escap3 · Oct 2, 2014

Thank you guys for your fast responds,you re the best

.I'll gather more information abou this though,but your fast responds were really the help i needed.Many thanks.One more thing,if one of you had a programm to do calculation about the power needs of my system with the r9 280x added,i would be super happy

Thanks again !

Escap3 · Oct 3, 2014

Should i upgrade my psu in the future?

IInuyasha74 · Oct 3, 2014

I wouldn't bother upgrading the PSU. Mine is a lot worse than yours and I don't even plan to upgrade it for quite some time, and I am running an i7.

Escap3 · Oct 3, 2014

Thanks a lot both of you guys,really appreiciate it

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