Help with PSU for my build and thoughts?

macc4s

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http://gyazo.com/a3426ac011842b407437dd0a53a8b5c3
What do you guys think?. also with the last 2 parts i need being the cpu and psu im asking what do yous recommend for the PSU?

On my current build with the CX500M for about 3 - 4months running for
i3 2120
MSI R9 280 3GB
4GB Ram
500GB Hard Drive
4 Fans
Zalman Z9 Plus
Fan Controller
with no problems what so ever, im wondering if i will even need a upgrade

This is my build in a few weeks - most parts are here already - http://gyazo.com/a3426ac011842b407437dd0a53a8b5c3

with a slight overclock maybe in the future dont know yet tho probably gonna leave it how it is will i even need a extra £60 - £70 for a semi modular psu as im on a budget and the cpu is £180+?

so will i be safe with my CX500M on future build, or is there a upgrade needed

Budget / Prefer , £60 - £70 , Semi Modular ( like cable management) ;) Thanks alot!
 
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so what you are planning to do, is take the 280 out of your current build, so that you will have 2 280's in crossfire?

If that is the case, then you will need a better power supply. I have never owned an AMD card, but i have heard that they are not as power efficient as Nvidia's. So to be on the safe side, if you plan to Crossfire the 2 280's then i would recommend a 750watt power supply (Personally, i will never get anything rated under "80+ Gold", because of having to RMA (2) Corsair CX750M)

SkylerJacobs

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so what you are planning to do, is take the 280 out of your current build, so that you will have 2 280's in crossfire?

If that is the case, then you will need a better power supply. I have never owned an AMD card, but i have heard that they are not as power efficient as Nvidia's. So to be on the safe side, if you plan to Crossfire the 2 280's then i would recommend a 750watt power supply (Personally, i will never get anything rated under "80+ Gold", because of having to RMA (2) Corsair CX750M)
 
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