Hi All,
Could I please ask for the opinion of the community here. I am running a single R9 280X running off a Antec EA500. I am currently using the adapters that came with the R9 (i.e. 6pin to 8pin molex (using the 2 x 6pinPSU only has 2 6pin) and the power pins (not sure the name but the old pins) to 6 pin molex as well.
I don't overclock or anything as I am content with playing high-ultra settings at 1080p, I have it install for a week now and finished Hitman Absolution at the time on ultra settings.
My question are:
1. can I continue to use this PSU or do I need to purchase a new one as it may damage the PC or GPU? If I purchase a PSU I'm thinking Cougar GX800 V3 800W 80+ Gold Modular Power Supply. I would rather not buy a new PSU as I intend to keep this PC only for a maximum of 1 or 2 years and may get rid of it earlier, hence I'm asking do I really need to purchase a new PSU.
2. If I upgrade and buy a MB with 2 PCI slots, are 2 x R9 280X cross action better than getting a single GTX960, 970 or 980?
Thank you heaps.
Comp Specs:
CPU: Intel Core i5 2500 - Sandy Bridge
MB: ASUSTeK Computer Inc P8H61-M LE
RAM: 8GB DD3
PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371007
Could I please ask for the opinion of the community here. I am running a single R9 280X running off a Antec EA500. I am currently using the adapters that came with the R9 (i.e. 6pin to 8pin molex (using the 2 x 6pinPSU only has 2 6pin) and the power pins (not sure the name but the old pins) to 6 pin molex as well.
I don't overclock or anything as I am content with playing high-ultra settings at 1080p, I have it install for a week now and finished Hitman Absolution at the time on ultra settings.
My question are:
1. can I continue to use this PSU or do I need to purchase a new one as it may damage the PC or GPU? If I purchase a PSU I'm thinking Cougar GX800 V3 800W 80+ Gold Modular Power Supply. I would rather not buy a new PSU as I intend to keep this PC only for a maximum of 1 or 2 years and may get rid of it earlier, hence I'm asking do I really need to purchase a new PSU.
2. If I upgrade and buy a MB with 2 PCI slots, are 2 x R9 280X cross action better than getting a single GTX960, 970 or 980?
Thank you heaps.
Comp Specs:
CPU: Intel Core i5 2500 - Sandy Bridge
MB: ASUSTeK Computer Inc P8H61-M LE
RAM: 8GB DD3
PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371007
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