S silverkin Reputable Dec 14, 2015 23 0 4,510 Feb 12, 2016 #1 Hi guys! I am planning changing my old card for used Radeon R9 290, but I am uncertain that my PSU will be able to handle that. I am not talking about 700W, but about the line ampere, and the power cables. Will my PSU run r9 290?
Hi guys! I am planning changing my old card for used Radeon R9 290, but I am uncertain that my PSU will be able to handle that. I am not talking about 700W, but about the line ampere, and the power cables. Will my PSU run r9 290?
Solution ak47jar3d Feb 12, 2016 Exactly. Its 4 x 18 = 72A total. It makes no difference to the psu, it should be able to deliver that entire wattage at once if need be.
Exactly. Its 4 x 18 = 72A total. It makes no difference to the psu, it should be able to deliver that entire wattage at once if need be.
ak47jar3d Champion Mar 3, 2014 7,112 61 54,590 Feb 12, 2016 #2 Yes, that psu can run a 290. It has 64A on 12V rail so it can easily handle it. Upvote 0 Downvote
S silverkin Reputable Dec 14, 2015 23 0 4,510 Feb 12, 2016 #3 Are u sure it's 64A? I thought it had 4x 18A Upvote 0 Downvote
ak47jar3d Champion Mar 3, 2014 7,112 61 54,590 Feb 12, 2016 Solution #4 Exactly. Its 4 x 18 = 72A total. It makes no difference to the psu, it should be able to deliver that entire wattage at once if need be. Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
Exactly. Its 4 x 18 = 72A total. It makes no difference to the psu, it should be able to deliver that entire wattage at once if need be.
S silverkin Reputable Dec 14, 2015 23 0 4,510 Feb 12, 2016 #5 Ah thanks! Anyway, for me its very early, but 4x18 = 72 if am I right? Upvote 0 Downvote
ak47jar3d Champion Mar 3, 2014 7,112 61 54,590 Feb 12, 2016 #6 Yeah, your right. My mistake. Upvote 0 Downvote
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