Will my Psu handle my GPU?

TheBawzzz · Jan 7, 2016

As tittle describes - Would my Novatech modular 500W Psu be able to handle a XFX R9 380 4Gb?

smangione · Jan 7, 2016

Unless your psu doesn't have a 6 pin for graphics cards there's no reason why it shouldn't handle that gpu. Have you come across an issue? Unless the version you bought requires more power then normal ones can you please post a link to your gpu?

TheBawzzz · Jan 7, 2016

http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/components/amdradeongraphicscards/amdr9380series/XFX/R9-380P-4DF5.html?gclid=Cj0KEQiAtri0BRDLoaCF95e7o_sBEiQA_pgRQ_BIsJADtwEZ1R00nYyP10gj8uW61TlpeWMgm-ejIlkaAlGA8P8HAQ#utm_source=google&utm_medium=base&utm_campaign=products

Here's the link to the GPU, many thanks your help.

Mike

Dulith1118 · Jan 7, 2016

yeah it should but thats jst a cheap psu and im not sure it will give u the amount of power they say so i would upgrade the psu before doing anything.... a good tier 1 or 2 shuld be fine 550W

Dulith1118 · Jan 7, 2016

in the site they say u need 500W minimum if ur psu was a tier 1 or 2 it shouldve been okay since its not i would upgrade

TheBawzzz · Jan 7, 2016

Many thanks guys, shame I can't make do with this psu but I appreciate your advise.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jan 7, 2016

Quality is poor but it should run it spec wise.

Yes , the power supply can run a R9 380 it has 2 - 18A 12v+ rails and 2 6+2 PCIE power connections.

TheBawzzz · Jan 7, 2016

Is it worth the risk? If buying a new psu is the best option, could anyone offer a budget option? EVGA bronze maybe?

Dark Lord of Tech · Jan 7, 2016

Can it run it probably yes , but upgrading is a great idea as quality is poor get a XFX 550W.

Dulith1118 · Jan 7, 2016

not worth risking tbh actually... blackbird will give u a budget xfx psu

Dark Lord of Tech · Jan 7, 2016

XFX is SEASONIC ,VERY GOOD QUALITY , can easily handle a 380.

TheBawzzz · Jan 7, 2016

Which model would you recommend? Would you mind sending me a link?

Most of the psu's seem expensive....I never remember a PC PSU being such a pricey component ....

Dark Lord of Tech · Jan 7, 2016

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply (£55.56 @ CCL Computers)
Total: £55.56
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-07 18:51 GMT+0000

TheBawzz · Jan 7, 2016

Struggling to find this model, the PC part picker sends you to a dead link and the product no longer seems available. Sorry to pester, I really do appreciate this though.

Mike

Dark Lord of Tech · Jan 7, 2016

Worth it , one of ther best 550w.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (£64.99 @ Aria PC)
Total: £64.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-07 19:15 GMT+0000

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: Super Flower Golden Green HX 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply (£57.12 @ CCL Computers)
Total: £57.12
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-07 19:16 GMT+0000

TheBawzz · Jan 7, 2016

Struggling to find any EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply in stock

Dark Lord of Tech · Jan 7, 2016

Also very good quality.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: Super Flower Golden Green HX 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply (£57.12 @ CCL Computers)
Total: £57.12
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-07 19:38 GMT+0000

TheBawzz · Jan 9, 2016

How about 650W PSU's? I'm considering changing my graphic card order to an R9 390 for myself and keeping the R9 380 for my GF's machine. Same kind of thing? EVGA supernova gold? - Struggling to find anything in stock though

Dulith1118 · Jan 9, 2016

dnt need to go for the same..
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

anything from tier 1 and 2

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