Radeon 7770 with 300 watt psu

[Reece12345]

I'm going to order the Sapphire radeon HD 7770 , I'm just wondering is it capable of running on a 300watt psu? alot of forums say that it will be fine i just want to make sure.
Dxdiag:
------------------
System Information
------------------
Time of this report: 5/26/2013, 12:15:55
Machine name: REECESPC
Operating System: Windows 8 64-bit (6.2, Build 9200) (9200.win8_gdr.130410-1505)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: MSI
System Model: MS-7786
BIOS: V2.0B18
Processor: AMD A4-3300 APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics (2 CPUs), ~2.5GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 4074MB RAM
Page File: 2082MB used, 5991MB available
Windows Dir: C:\windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.02.9200.16384 64bit Unicode

If not would it be worth me going for http://www.amazon.co.uk/500-WATT-ATX-POWER-SUPPLY/dp/7135799313/ref=sr_1_3?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1369569671&sr=1-3&keywords=450w+psu

 

[jaguarskx]

The HD 7750 can run fine on a 300w PSU. The HD 7770 uses a bit more power I generally do not recommend running on anything less than a 350w PSU. It uses about 40w more power than the HD 7750, and while it might run okay on a 300w PSU, the harder you push your PSU the sooner it will likely die.

When a PSU dies it can potentially damage one or all of your components if you are unlucky because when it dies it can send a surge of electricity to your other components, thus frying them.

 

[Reece12345]

Would that cheapy PSU that i linked from Amazon be ok? if not do you know any places where i could get a cheap decent psu?

 

[elemein]

Would that cheapy PSU that i linked from Amazon be ok? if not do you know any places where i could get a cheap decent psu?

I wouldnt reccomend that PSU.

The cheapest, quality PSU I'd reccomend is the Anteq Basiq 430, which is about 45$. You won't regret the purchase though.

 

[jaguarskx]

Never heard of that brand and at £11.14 I wouldn't trust either. I recommend the following Corsair 430w PSU for £35.79. Since I don't live in the UK, I don't know if there are better prices for that PSU.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-Builder-Series-Bronze-Supply/dp/B009RMP14M/ref=sr_1_10?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1369679603&sr=1-10&keywords=antec+psu

 

[Reece12345]

I found this one http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-063-OC Its had good reviews has any one had any experience with the brand?

 

[elemein]

I found this one http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-063-OC Its had good reviews has any one had any experience with the brand?

OCZ PSUs are rebranded SeaSonic PSUs, which are high quality. You're good to go.

 

[Reece12345]

Ok will go for that then , thanks for the help guys!

 

[jaguarskx]

OCZ PSUs are rebranded SeaSonic PSUs, which are high quality. You're good to go.

OCZ makes their own PSUs. The only certain PSU models in their PC Power & Cooling line up are manufactured by Seasonic. The only brand name who's entire PSU lineup is manufactured by Seasonic (other than Seasonic's own brand of course) is XFX.

While OCZ's PSUs are generally decent, they are not doing well financially speaking.

 

[elemein]

OCZ PSUs are rebranded SeaSonic PSUs, which are high quality. You're good to go.

OCZ makes their own PSUs. The only certain PSU models in their PC Power & Cooling line up are manufactured by Seasonic. The only brand name who's entire PSU lineup is manufactured by Seasonic (other than Seasonic's own brand of course) is XFX.

While OCZ's PSUs are generally decent, they are not doing well financially speaking.

Oh, didn't know that! Good to know, thanks!