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toni012899

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Hello guys!
I got the money for and I want to buy the GPU MSI Radeon R9 380 Gaming 4 GB, 256 bit.
BUT today I checked my PSU and I found out that it is ATX Delux, 450W. I checked the official page of MSI and saw that the recommended PSU needs to be 500W.
So I wanted to ask you if the GPU will work with it or if not what PSU should I buy.
Thanks in advance!
 
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bailojustin

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No, not even close to enough power. I would highly reccomend the Antec HCG 620W PSU. it will handle that card great and anything else you have.

To help you better understand, that card will pull 30 amps plus on the 12v rail, your PSU only supply's 18 amps. you need a PSU that has a 12v RAIL of 45+ to run that card and your setup efficiently.
 
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Vic 40

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Although i agree with you that a new psu is needed is this not true,


that gpu uses 2x6pin equals 2x75watt from the psu with maybe another 75watt from the pcie slot,which i doubt.This just means that the whole system needs can be greater than 30A (=360watts),not just the gpu.

The psu recommended is a good choice as well.:)
 
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