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Started by Timeparadox | | 11 answers
How powerful of a psu would I need to run a 7950 with my current setup?
How powerful of a psu would I need to run a 7950 with my current setup?

Here is the PC I currently have I know I will need a much more powerful psu for obvious reasons.

Hp 400f
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

I also plan to upgrade to a better case with three fans.

The case

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
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October 15, 2014 8:58:04 AM

Thanks for all the help guys !
October 13, 2014 7:12:54 PM

For what it's worth, I pull about 270W max from the wall while gaming. i5-4690, 7950, 660W 80+platinum PSU.
a c 2488 ) Power supply
a c 80 α HP
October 13, 2014 7:07:07 PM

Yes you should be fine , the XFX has enough power for the setup.
October 13, 2014 7:02:36 PM

Okay sorry for being a bit of a pain PC newbie here.

One other question: Can I run two monitors using the 7950 with that 550 watt ?
a b ) Power supply
October 13, 2014 6:24:35 PM

get the xfx power supply. its by far the best quality power supply you can get in its wattage and price range.

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a c 2488 ) Power supply
a c 80 α HP
October 13, 2014 6:20:32 PM

A Radeon HD 7950 needs 25 amps on the 12v+ rail and a 500 watt power supply and 2 - 6 pin PCIE power connections.

The XFX 550W has the needed connections and 44 amps on the 12v + rail.

The XFX 550W is more than sufficient to power your specs.
October 13, 2014 3:46:22 PM

First thanks for trying to help me. Question: Would the xfx 550 be enough to power it? I have heard some people say that you need a 600watt at least.
October 13, 2014 10:31:35 AM

Oh yeah, forgot about case and PSU sizes...

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