r9 290x lightning will work on a corsair vs650

rahul8226 · Mar 29, 2015

Hi guys thanks for looking at the post
I have to play games at 1080p resolution and my current specs are:
i5 2320
8gb ram
corsair vs650
asrock b75 pro 3m
amd hd 6770
corsair carbide series spec-03

i want to upgrade my gpu with r9 290x lightning because i am in favour of AMD but i have also seen gtx 970 which consumes less power. but my question is can i run a r9 290x on that above spec after replacing 6770. A r9 290x requires 2 x 8-pin ; 1 x 6-pin, does my power supply have those. i would prefer 970 then if i dont have a choice because i am tight on budget and cant upgrade my motherboard and psu for some months, i will do upgrade in sometime. so can this spec manage r9 290x? i want to have a r9 290x lightning.

Thanks guys
Your comments and help will be appreciated.

rahul8226 · Mar 29, 2015

hey thanks. firstly how will it workon this configuration ? performance? fps? will it downlclock? i still dont have the knowledge on this that what sort of connecting procedure is required because i have not connected such a big gpu and all hardware shops near my place have not sold such products so they dont have that knowledge too of how to connect. and if i buy online than i myself have to do connect it. i detailed help will be appreciated.

rahul8226 · Mar 29, 2015

no but i was asking connectors. i dont know how to explain.how many connectors are to be pinned in, sorry cant explain well. i hope you get it. if i connect wron manner it could damage components.

rahul8226 · Mar 29, 2015

ok thanks for your reply but i will be purchasing it in two days so there all connectors will be pinned in the r9 290x? sorry again?
and what is your suggestion 290x or gtx 970, i dont like nvidia much but but i cant ignore 970 i only want to leave it because of the vram issue 3.5gb.

rahul8226 · Mar 29, 2015

free games on which version of r9 290x?

rahul8226 · Mar 29, 2015

thanks for your replies.... really appreciated you gave your time.

tiny voices · Mar 29, 2015

I would NOT run a 290x. on a VS650. It is not a very good quality PSU and the 290x will spike up to 350w of usage in certain circumstances. If it was a Seasonic/Antec, no issue, but I would not do it with a Channel Well based VS650 with junk capacitors.

tiny voices · Mar 29, 2015

Nope:

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-r9-290-and-290x,3728-4.html

380w-399w peak in a game benchmark depending on the 290x.

This causes ALOT of issues for people with bum PSUs. I see it ALL THE TIME.

tiny voices · Mar 29, 2015

I posted the evidence RIGHT THERE. Did you read the link I posted? It clearly shows the peak consumption for many different 290x and 290 cards.

rahul8226 · Mar 29, 2015

thanks guys for your replies. i will see through what should i do. i don't prefer nvidia hence i wanted to stick to a 290x. but is it the same question with a r9 290?

tiny voices · Mar 29, 2015

Nope it is not total system draw. No chance. They have an overclocked 8350 in there. No chance is it total system draw. It is JUST the card. Ther eis a reason 750w is recommended for ONE card.

The 290 is the MOST i would go on your PSU, and even then it is pushing it.

tiny voices · Mar 29, 2015

It has to do with different measuring systems. Regardless, the VS650 is NOT a good PSU for a 290x and I strongly recommend against it.

tiny voices · Mar 29, 2015

Nope. Those are average draw on other sites for those numbers. The Tom's numbers show peak, which is very real.

The whole point is that the VS650 is a bad PSU for a 290x and is not recommended.

tiny voices · Mar 29, 2015

The point is that total power consumption will be relatively high and OPs poor quality PSU is not good enough to run a system with a 290x in it.

Tom's numbers are real and accurate. If you read, then you will see that they state the average usage which is right inline with every other site's gaming usage numbers. The point is that the cards CAN peak to MUCH higher usage than average (over 100watts more) for a second or two now and then and you need a PSU powerful and high quality enough PSU to handle those peaks, which OP does not.

rahul8226 · Mar 29, 2015

i think guys i have to reconsider it as it looks like a warning tail for me to add a r9 290x till a add a good psu for it. this gives me no option and i have to think of nvidia if i have to buy in a two days span. thanks everyone for your links, knowledge and efforts you all showed. it is quite appreciated by me to have all your replies.

rahul8226 · Mar 30, 2015

hey guys, please suggest me a psu for r9 290x in 750w to 1000w which are available in india. are corsair RM series ok or i should go for hx or ax series.

tiny voices · Mar 30, 2015

Link from the future :

A lower spec PC will not bluescreen usually. It will just turn straight off. Also, it is VERY risky and you probably did/ easily could have damaged components doing so. ALOT more happens when you use an inadequate PSU, especially a lower quality one.

tiny voices · Mar 30, 2015

rahul8226 :

RM850 and RM750 are junk. Stay away. Exactly the same as your VS unit. They use most of the same components.

The Hx and AX are MUCH MUCH better.

tiny voices · Mar 30, 2015

Note how both state the poor quality capacitors?

You cannot just take the rating for truth. The poor capacitors cannot be overlooked. This makes the units much worse than the other RM units, which use a completely different platform.

Also, the RM units are VERY overpriced and there is always a better quality Seasonic or XFX or Antec that can be had for the same or less.

It is a no brainer to avoid the RM750 and RM850.

Also, if you took the time to read the PSU tier list we have here, you would see that JOHNNY HIMSELF explained that he does not agree with the review on his site as it was done by their other reviewer OklahomaWolf. I don't know what page it is on, but he blatantly advises against the RM750 and RM850.

rahul8226 · Mar 30, 2015

Link from the future :

yes i looked through the tier list.

Jcomptech · Mar 30, 2015

rahul8226 :

I would use a different Power Supply. Since I cannot trust the VS series, considering it has problems with huge loads, I would go with Corsairs AX series.

Jcomptech · Mar 30, 2015

Link from the future :

I was only suggesting a different brand. Chill out. :pfff:

Its his personal desicion. Either way, his PSU wattage will suit him well.

tiny voices · Mar 30, 2015

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