Will my 500w PSU be enough for r9 380/r9 380x

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I need to replace my r9 280 gigabyte and i wonder if i can do it without replacing my psu. Specs are:

Intel CORE I5 4690 3.5GHz
MSI H97M-E35 H97 LGA1150 mATX
Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600MHz CL9 Unbuffered NON-ECC 1.5V
Corsair CX Series 500W ATX, Modular, 80 Plus Bronze
 
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Suppose you're getting the gigabyte version of r9 380. Look at this, is it really worth the upgrade? As I see, it is not...You won't even notice a difference if you're immersed on the game and even if you're not, you'll see a little bump that'll leave you dissapointed.

GIGABYTE R9 280 vs GIGABYTE GAMING G1 R9 380: http://www.game-debate.com/gpu/index.php?gid=3096&gid2=2137&compare=radeon-r9-380-gigabyte-g1-gaming-4gb-edition-vs-radeon-r9-280-gigabyte-windforce-3x-oc-3gb-edition

GIGABYTE R9 280 VS GIGABYTE R9 380X GAMING G1: http://www.game-debate.com/gpu/index.php?gid=3441&gid2=2137&compare=radeon-r9-380x-gigabyte-gaming-g1-4gb-edition-vs-radeon-r9-280-gigabyte-windforce-3x-oc-3gb-edition

Also NOTE: If you that was the right model of...
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Suppose you're getting the gigabyte version of r9 380. Look at this, is it really worth the upgrade? As I see, it is not...You won't even notice a difference if you're immersed on the game and even if you're not, you'll see a little bump that'll leave you dissapointed.

GIGABYTE R9 280 vs GIGABYTE GAMING G1 R9 380: http://www.game-debate.com/gpu/index.php?gid=3096&gid2=2137&compare=radeon-r9-380-gigabyte-g1-gaming-4gb-edition-vs-radeon-r9-280-gigabyte-windforce-3x-oc-3gb-edition

GIGABYTE R9 280 VS GIGABYTE R9 380X GAMING G1: http://www.game-debate.com/gpu/index.php?gid=3441&gid2=2137&compare=radeon-r9-380x-gigabyte-gaming-g1-4gb-edition-vs-radeon-r9-280-gigabyte-windforce-3x-oc-3gb-edition

Also NOTE: If you that was the right model of the r9 280 that you own and assuming that you will get this model of the r9 380/380x then I guess you're fine? Since the R9 280 of the model posted, it draws a max power of 225 and a recommended PSU of 600watt while the r9 380 version draws a max power of 190 and a recommended PSU of 500 watt.

I'll be helpful if you post your exact GPU model

Use this if you're having any doubts, though I wouldn't trust it too much but a lot of people do count on it: http://outervision.com/power-supply-calculator
 
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The R9 380 uses basically the same amount of power as the 280, perhaps a little less due to slightly improved efficiency. The CX 500W has a poor number of amps on the 12V rail which supplies the majority of power to the PC. Do you have the original Corsair Builder CX 500W, or the revised Corsair CX (which would be Bronze)? I would be hesitant to run it on either, as I don't see the PSU lasting long, and it'll draw near its rated amperage on the 12V rail.
 
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Currently i have Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 Oc 3GB but as it has died 4 times by now and i ve been playing ping pong with the shop as far as warranty goes I simply need to get something else. Goal is to get a decent improvement without the need to replace more parts.

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Your card died 4 times? What? It sounds to me and everyone reading this that you're still lucky that your rig didn't explode YET. Change that PSU to a much better quality one and I'm sure you'll be fine and that card won't die again

 
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Your card died 4 times? What? It sounds to me and everyone reading this that you're still lucky that your rig didn't explode YET. Change that PSU to a much better quality one and I'm sure you'll be fine and that card won't die again

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Right,

I ll start of by saying my knowledge of computers is rather limited. I bought a computer i was suggested was good enough and thats about that.
By it 'it died 4 times' i mean i bought a GPU, it worked for a while.Then it stopped so i send it back as per warranty. Got it replaced, second and 3rd time got it fixed. Now its the 4th time that it stopped working. As Gigabyte did replace/fixed it on all of those occassions i have no reason to believe its anything but a faulty GPU but then what do i know(really). Is it actually possible that its the PSU thats causing the issue? The card could work well for 6months without issues after repair or stop working after 2 weeks(as it happened after last repair).
Cheers
 
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