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Hi guys!
I'm thinking about upgrading my GPU to AMD R9 280x (I currently use NVidia GTX460 1GB);
I'm not sure thought if I need to upgrade my power supply as well?
I use HEC WIN+ 600W.
My full specs:
Core i7 2600K
4X2GB Kingston
1SSD + 2HDD
ASRock P67 Extreme4
Thank you!
I'm thinking about upgrading my GPU to AMD R9 280x (I currently use NVidia GTX460 1GB);
I'm not sure thought if I need to upgrade my power supply as well?
I use HEC WIN+ 600W.
My full specs:
Core i7 2600K
4X2GB Kingston
1SSD + 2HDD
ASRock P67 Extreme4
Thank you!
XtremeAero426
September 7, 2014 8:51:29 PM
terroralpha said:
no, you don't need a 750W PSU. the >required<wattage is actually 500 watts, but 600W is recommended for overclocking. with a 750W PSU you can do a pair of 280X in crossfire. this topic has been beaten to death on this board. now stop spread false info.
I googled and with the first solution I got that answer but I thought it didn't sound right so after posting I searched again. I found it to be 500 absolute minimum and 600 recommended. Sorry about that!
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terroralpha
September 7, 2014 8:48:30 PM
no, you don't need a 750W PSU. the >required<wattage is actually 500 watts, but 600W is recommended for overclocking. with a 750W PSU you can do a pair of 280X in crossfire.
@XtremeAero426
this topic has been beaten to death on this board. now stop spread false info.
EDIT: here is another thread asking the same exact question: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1834929/280x-psu...
the people who are answering actually know what they are talking about.
@XtremeAero426
this topic has been beaten to death on this board. now stop spread false info.
EDIT: here is another thread asking the same exact question: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1834929/280x-psu...
the people who are answering actually know what they are talking about.
terroralpha
September 7, 2014 8:45:10 PM
XtremeAero426
September 7, 2014 8:44:01 PM
Yolei said:
Hi guys!I'm thinking about upgrading my GPU to AMD R9 280x (I currently use NVidia GTX460 1GB);
I'm not sure thought if I need to upgrade my power supply as well?
I use HEC WIN+ 600W.
My full specs:
Core i7 2600K
4X2GB Kingston
1SSD + 2HDD
ASRock P67 Extreme4
Thank you!
600w is enough for almost any single GPU. You won't run into a problem unless you're overclocking really high or you're going SLI.
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm
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