PC Build question New r9 390

CrazyGon · Mar 10, 2016

Hello, I just bought a new r9 390 card i wont to know if i should upgrade something else and if im going to get botlenecked or not:
Build:
Moba:Asus p8h77M-pro
Ram:16gb (4x4) 1600mhz G.skill ripjaws cl7
Cpu:i7 3770
Psu: Corsair CX 600
GPU:Msi r9 390 Gaming 8gb

I dont have enough money to buy anything more now, i will only have more money to spend in pc's in 5 month's or so.
Can i game at will or do i need to urgently upgrade something?
Thank you very much in advance

weberdarren97 · Mar 10, 2016

Your motherboard and ram are not fully optimized for that GPU, and your CPU should be okay in terms of clock speeds, it shouldn't cause a bottleneck by itself unless you try to multitask while gaming.

I would suggest to get a board with support for at least 2133MHz DDR4 and then do said RAM upgrade, which would require you upgrade your CPU since it only has support for up to 1600MHz DDR3.

CrazyGon · Mar 10, 2016

weberdarren97 :

In the mather of Ram and Moba i cant really change I was more afraid of the GPU and psu combo, but after searching for a while i found out many people (in reddit for example) is saying they have the same and it has been ok for several week and i shouldnt be a real problem, there are even guys using cx500w, what do you think?

BadActor · Mar 10, 2016

Your CPU and motherboard are fine for the R9 390. My only suggestion is to replace the CX 600 PSU. It's a little light for a 390 (650 watts is recommended) and not the best quality. A Tier 1 or 2 PSU from the chart below, such as an XFX TS 650 or EVGA GS, G2, or GQ 650 would be a great choice.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

CrazyGon · Mar 10, 2016

BadActor :

Pls read some of this comments and tell me what u think

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https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/comments/3efx9l/build_ready_will_an_r9_390_blow_up_my_cx_600m/
I whink i will be my next change, when i have the money to do it ill but a 750w psu gold, and modular. But do u think it can hold for 4 months?

weberdarren97 · Mar 10, 2016

CrazyGon :

Please note that I've realized my mistake and revised my former post.

turkey3_scratch · Mar 10, 2016

Or if you want really high quality:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: FSP Group Hydro G 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($105.49 @ Newegg)
Total With 10% Tax: $105.49
Total Without Tax: $96.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-10 13:03 EST-0500

The EVGA G2 is another option for $3.50 more:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.98 @ NCIX US)
Total With 10% Tax: $109.98
Total Without Tax: $99.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-10 13:06 EST-0500

CrazyGon · Mar 10, 2016

weberdarren97 :

I've seen it thanks, but for that i'll need a lot of money I'll see in a few time maybe a year or so, thank you anyway for your advice

weberdarren97 · Mar 10, 2016

CrazyGon :

weberdarren97 :

I've seen it thanks, but for that i'll need a lot of money I'll see in a few time maybe a year or so, thank you anyway for your advice

No problem, I hang out on Tom's Hardware because I have nothing else to do, so I'm happy to help.

CrazyGon · Mar 10, 2016

turkey3_scratch :

Or if you want really high quality:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: FSP Group Hydro G 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($105.49 @ Newegg)
Total With 10% Tax: $105.49
Total Without Tax: $96.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-10 13:03 EST-0500

The EVGA G2 is another option for $3.50 more:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.98 @ NCIX US)
Total With 10% Tax: $109.98
Total Without Tax: $99.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-10 13:06 EST-0500

Wow,nice thanks, do u think my current psu can hold for a few months?

turkey3_scratch · Mar 10, 2016

I cannot answer that because I cannot predict the future of your PSU.

BadActor · Mar 10, 2016

It may or may not, can't really say. It's already several years old and uses cheap capacitors which diminishes its capacity. Add to that the extra stress of the new GPU and you could have problems. I wouldn't take the risk, but that's me.

Dark Lord of Tech · Mar 10, 2016

CrazyGon :

Grab a P2.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 650W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $69.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-10 13:11 EST-0500

CrazyGon · Mar 10, 2016

BadActor :

The psu is less than a year old and i think it was never stressed, i will only use it for 5 months or so
i really dont have the money so i have 2 options, dont use the card/pc or use it and then change it

turkey3_scratch · Mar 10, 2016

Lots of those die in less than a year of usage.

weberdarren97 · Mar 10, 2016

I'd go with the man with the fancy GIF, he seems to know what he's talking about. So I would not put the card in until you upgrade the PSU.

CrazyGon · Mar 10, 2016

turkey3_scratch :

Ok thank you very much, I will have to keep, lets hope it goes alright, i will change it when I have the money.
thank you have a nice day

CrazyGon · Mar 10, 2016

weberdarren97 :

thanks, but i cant really do that, just having the card stay still for 4 months.

Dark Lord of Tech · Mar 10, 2016

Although they aren't the greatest quality , the CX should be able to run it 4 months.

It meets the requirements.

A Radeon R9-390 needs 30 amps on the 12v+ rail a 600w power supply with 1 - 6 pin and 1 - 6+2 pin PCIE power connections.

CrazyGon · Mar 10, 2016

Thak you very much to all! I will levae it for 4 months or less depending on the money and it will be the 1st thing ill change.
You all have great days

Dark Lord of Tech · Mar 10, 2016

We are Glad to help , and thanks for posting on the forum , we appreciate it.

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