XFX AMD R7 260X for 300w psu

Matthew Garcia · Mar 21, 2015

Hello friends, i've recently been planning on upgrading my desktop computer into a gaming one by installing a new graphics card in it, an Xfx r7 260x 1gb, and i'm worried that once i install it my 300w stock powersupply might not support it. My question is if i need to get a new powersupply with higher watt power.

thanks.

-Matthew

Woody1999 · Mar 21, 2015

It's a push. I got an R7 260X working on a 250W power supply but I'm sure the system was drawing more than 250W of power. I would get a quality 400W at least.

Woody

dark_globe · Mar 21, 2015

if it is some generic power supply which came with your case
do not try to run this card on it .
it is also important to take your cpu into consideration .
but generally speaking 450w decent quality unit will be OK (seasonic , XFX , antec) .

renz496 · Mar 21, 2015

the card need one six pin. even if that 300 unit is good quality one usually it is limited to cards without any PCI-E power.

Matthew Garcia · Mar 21, 2015

Thank you all for taking the time to answer my question, i'll take your suggestions into consideration.

andreas tadros · Mar 25, 2015

Well in my opinion you should think of buying a new psu at least 500watts cause this card draws a lot of power

sora · Mar 25, 2015

Woody1999 :

250W is quite a stretch for a 260X lol.

andreas tadros · Mar 25, 2015

I agree with you sora 250 is not enough

Woody1999 · Mar 25, 2015

sora :

Haha yeah, it wasn't even a high quality one. Delta Electronics or something, so little known that they didn't even make it onto the PSU tier list.

I bought the card as a floor model for £50 from PC World, slapped it into my build replacing a dreadful HD 5450 and crossed my fingers. I was speechless when my monitor finally blinked into life.

Woody

dark_globe · Mar 26, 2015

Haha yeah, it wasn't even a high quality one. Delta Electronics or something, so little known that they didn't even make it onto the PSU tier list.

delta electronics is in fact one of the best psu manufacturers on the planet .
even their budget units are usually very decent quality .
they are capable to outdo seasonic or super flower with some of their high end designs .
read this for example: http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story6&reid=374

Usman Sajid · Mar 26, 2015

Gtx 750 ti faster than r7 260x with using alot less power without PCI e 6 pin. I'd get that.

Woody1999 · Mar 26, 2015

dark_globe :

Oh really? That's quite cool. I have a spare Delta 250W and a 460W lying around. Might keep hold of them then!

Woody

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