295X2 PSU suggestion

[DarylEPerez]

I'm really into buying the 295X2 but first I was just concerned if my PSU will handle this card.

http://www.amd.com/Documents/Selecting-a-System-Power-Supply-for-the-AMD-Radeon-R9-295X2-Graphics-Card.pdf

and my current PSU is the Corsair GS800 v2.0.

I'm asking because I don't really understand the V @ ~... etc

 

[babernet_1]

What you need is 600W for the card alone. With your 8350 overclocked to 5GHz you are driving it with maybe 200W or so. I'd recommend a quality 1000W supply to cover the motherboard, ram, hdd's etc.

 

[BerganTead1]

You will need something more powerful and higher rated like the Corsair RM850 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EB7UIXM.

Check this link: http://www.hardocp.com/article/2014/04/08/amd_radeon_r9_295x2_video_card_review/12#.U4zIpvldV8E

Your power supply is only Bronze rated which is only roughly 83% efficient where a the RM series is over 90% efficient and has a lot more power.

 

[Suztera]

Do you need a new power supply? Answer is no. Your current one is fine as it is.
80 + bronze is sufficient. Gold isn't worth much.
Note make sure you have good airflow in your case. The 295X2 runs hot. You will find that the radiator will get very warm.

 

[babernet_1]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($189.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X60 98.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($135.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($169.49 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($82.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($81.97 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($81.97 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($81.97 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($81.97 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 295X2 8GB Video Card ($1608.23 @ Newegg)
Total: $2514.56
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-02 15:11 EDT-0400)

I tried to make a build showing your components. Note that they require 799W. And that is with the video card and processor not overclocked. Please, you will need a good 1000W. You need some extra headroom plus room for overclocking as you have already overclocked your CPU.

 

[Suztera]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($189.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X60 98.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($135.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($169.49 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($82.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($81.97 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($81.97 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($81.97 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($81.97 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 295X2 8GB Video Card ($1608.23 @ Newegg)
Total: $2514.56
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-02 15:11 EDT-0400)

I tried to make a build showing your components. Note that they require 799W. And that is with the video card and processor not overclocked. Please, you will need a good 1000W. You need some extra headroom plus room for overclocking as you have already overclocked your CPU.

I agree with this. I didn't see your full pc specs. Don't overclock your 295X2, it will be too hot and too power consuming.

 

[DarylEPerez]

Do you need a new power supply? Answer is no. Your current one is fine as it is.
80 + bronze is sufficient. Gold isn't worth much.
Note make sure you have good airflow in your case. The 295X2 runs hot. You will find that the radiator will get very warm.

http://youtu.be/C6AK0uWA_kM Tell me if I don't have enough airflow