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650 Watts + GPU = Will it Work?

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October 4, 2014 10:11:15 PM

Hello, I've found a PSU that I'd like to purchase, with a Graphics Card (XFX R9 280x) along with it. I'd like to know if the Power Supply will be able to run the card, plus my current other computer components.

My computer runs with 300 Watts right now, and in addition to the R9 280x, will this 650W PSU
(http://www.amazon.com/Coolmax-120mm-Power-Supply-NW-650...)
be able to handle everything being thrown at it?

Explanations/Helpful Answers Appreciated.

Kudos!
- Daniel

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October 4, 2014 10:14:27 PM

I'm running a 290X on 750W right now, so unless you have a heavily overclocked 8350/9370 or something, you should be okay.
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October 4, 2014 10:15:35 PM

Although it is fine,
I have another power supply that is much better for you!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $49.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-05 01:14 EDT-0400

It is 80+ Gold, Modular, and
IT IS FROM EVGA !
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October 4, 2014 10:26:33 PM

A good quality 650W supply is fine, in fact a good 550W supply would be fine with typical components and this graphics card.
Do not buy anything from Coolmax.

Here is a list of power supplies by relative quality:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1804779/power-supp...

Coolmax is tier 5:
Tier five - Replace immediately. These units are NOT recommended for any system, no matter the purpose. Reference to higher tiered models for a better and potentially money-saving unit

You should preferably choose something from tier 1, tier 2 class A or tier 2 class B.
You can go to tier 3 if you have to, but the supply may not last as long.

Some suggestions:
Any XFX 550 or 650W supply
Rosewill Capstone 550 or 650
Antec HCG 620 or 620M
Seasonic M12II 620
Seasonic G 550 or 650
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October 4, 2014 10:27:54 PM

^Agreed

Heres a good for cheap

Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $49.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-05 01:27 EDT-0400
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