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Hi, I just bought a dual-x r9 280 and after i installed it apparently it all ran smoothly, but after a couple of hours the computer shut down, twice.

Could this be an issue with the hardware? the vid card says it needs a power supply for 500w, I have a corsair vx for 550w, is this enough or do i need to upgrade?

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Here is the GPU that I think the OP was talking about (R9 280, but it is a Sapphire Dual X version?):
b2463.jpg


Edit: Sorry I missed the Corsair VX 550w PSU you mentioned. It is a value PSU and might normally be okay with a 280, but that is really pushing it. I would upgrade to at least a 600w PSU by Antec, Corsair, Seasonic, PCP&C, or XFX to name a few brands.
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Well there are several factors, but usually when you have the computer shutdown after installing a new GPU it usually points to the PSU not having enough power to run the system under the conditions it is running under (maybe higher temps in the case due to the new GPU).

Normally I'd say the PSU should be fine, but what are you complete specs of your system, so we can help you out?
 
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Hope this is what you're asking for, don't know too much about this stuff

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System Information
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Time of this report: 6/23/2015, 22:14:19
Machine name: PAC-PC
Operating System: Windows 7 Professional 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.150316-1654)
Language: Spanish (Regional Setting: Spanish)
System Manufacturer: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
System Model: To be filled by O.E.M.
BIOS: BIOS Date: 01/28/13 13:43:06 Ver: 04.06.05
Processor: AMD FX(tm)-8350 Eight-Core Processor (8 CPUs), ~4.0GHz
Memory: 6144MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 6104MB RAM
Page File: 5104MB used, 7103MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7601.17514 64bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 2: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (retail)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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Card name: ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series
Manufacturer: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Chip type: ATI display adapter (0x9440)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_9440&SUBSYS_E850174B&REV_00
Display Memory: 3299 MB
Dedicated Memory: 503 MB
Shared Memory: 2796 MB
Current Mode: 1360 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Model: SONY TV
Monitor Id: SNY9C01
Native Mode: 1360 x 768(p) (60.015Hz)
Output Type: HDMI
 
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Here is the GPU that I think the OP was talking about (R9 280, but it is a Sapphire Dual X version?):
b2463.jpg


Edit: Sorry I missed the Corsair VX 550w PSU you mentioned. It is a value PSU and might normally be okay with a 280, but that is really pushing it. I would upgrade to at least a 600w PSU by Antec, Corsair, Seasonic, PCP&C, or XFX to name a few brands.
 
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You should delete your last response. Way too much information. People are going to get scared away by how verbose it is. Question: do you have a 280 or 280x. Either way, you need to upgrade you power supply most likely. 280/280x recommended minimum system power supply requirement is 550/600 watts respectively. Consider upgrading. Evga g2 850 is nice. If money is tight let us know and we can try to help you pick something. Look at the link I posted below.

http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm
 
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http://images.highspeedbackbone.net/skuimages/large/C13-2501_chiclet01_ac_mn_3436149.jpg

that's the one i have, and the vid card is the following

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IZXOW80?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
 
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Ur PSU is running short of power when ur GPU is on full load.
try atleast going for a 700W
ur CPU is also power hungry

I had exact the same config but had corsair GS 700 so didnt get any issues of power.
 
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Great guys, so now at least i know what's going on, time to spend some money... thank you!!!
 
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