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Started by Dracyoshi | | 5 answers
Can my power supply handle the R9 270x, or should I take the GTX 750ti?
Context: I don't have any experience with building a PC. I'm not too tech savvy either.
I recently had issues with a pre-built PC and took this PC to a local tech support company. They figured out a couple issues, but the main issue is that the video card hit its demise and they changed me to integrated graphics until we could afford a replacement and have them install a new one. This was nearly 5 months ago.

I posted here on which graphics card to upgrade to a month ago on here and another site, and got a mix of R9 270x and GTX 750ti on both. I would go with the 270x for better gaming performance, but I'm concerned about power usage and whatnot and I'm not sure if I should take the safer bet with the 750ti instead.

Would my power supply be fine handling the R9 270x and the rest?
Or should I take the 750ti?
Or would it be a good idea to do something else?

Alternatively check the Newegg Page w/ Specs
CPU: Intel Core i7-2600 3.4GHz
Motherboard: ??? (Chipset is Intel H67)
Memory: 8GB DDR3 (2GB x 4)
PSU: Fsp Group FSP450-60EP

Remember, I don't really know much. What I posted here is all what I really know.
If more information is needed, tell me what and how to provide it.(because I probably wouldn't know where to start. Not knowing squat about power supplies is why I'm posting here anyway.)

And I wasn't sure if to post this here or in Graphics & Displays, but I'm just going to post it here.
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September 11, 2014 10:19:45 AM

I would get yourself a 500W power supply, the 270x is the same price as the 270 at alot of retailers and contends with the GTX 760. Think about it, 50 dollars mean playing most AAA titles on high at 1080p over a mix of medium and low with the 750ti. Or if you dont play damanding games sure, go with the 750ti, just know that down the road it will have to be replaced as it's not SLI compatible, and it's a low end card. Then again thats 50 plus the cost of the new power supply, but a power supply can be reused in almost any system.
August 31, 2014 5:09:28 PM

750ti because its a lighter power load.
a b ) Power supply
a b U Graphics card
August 29, 2014 9:22:22 PM

Fsp is a decent budget psu builder. Your 450w psu is plenty for the 750ti but is borderline for the 270x. The 270x does better with 500w or more.
a c 2489 ) Power supply
a c 929 U Graphics card
August 29, 2014 9:22:06 PM

With that PSU the 750ti is the better fit. :D 

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