Is this psu good enough?

edgar hoova · Oct 7, 2014

I was considering getting this psu : http://www.amazon.co.uk/EVGA-500B-BRONZE-Power-Supply/dp/B00DZ6R9GE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1412714752&sr=8-3&keywords=psu+500w

And an r9 270x 2gb graphics card. I was just wondering if it that psu and the 270x would work together.

Also, would upgrading to a 270x from my current 6770 1gb make a significant difference? Or should I just keep hold of my money. (My cpu is an amd bulldozer 4100 4.0ghz quad core if that helps at all)

Thanks

Edgar

CGurrell · Oct 7, 2014

The PSU should be fine with your 270x, although I would recommend this http://www.amazon.co.uk/XFX-ATX-550-Power-Supply/dp/B004RJ8EKI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412715840&sr=8-1&keywords=xfx+550, it's a much better unit for only a tenner more

A 270x is a much better gpu than a 6770, you will definitely notice the difference. Your FX-4100 shouldn't hold you back too much, but you will probably get better performance with a higher end CPU.

Dark Lord of Tech · Oct 7, 2014

A Radeon R9-270X needs 24 amps on the 12v + rail and a 500 watt power supply with 2 - 6 pin PCIE connections for power.

The EVGA 500B has 40 amps on the 12v + rail and 2 x 6+2-Pin and is more than sufficient to power your specs.

edgar hoova · Oct 7, 2014

Thanks a lot guys

You've really helped

Dark Lord of Tech · Oct 7, 2014

No problem thanks for posting.

CGurrell · Oct 7, 2014

No problem at all Edgar

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