A new PSU for R9 270x Vapor-X

[martz456]

So I am planning to get R9 270x(requires a 500w PSU), but I need to upgrade my PSU. Should I go with Corsair VS550 (I measured the dimensions and it should fit) or some else?

My current rig
CPU: i3 3220
GPU: HD 7770
RAM: 8GB
MOBO: H61M-P31
1x 1TB HDD
1x DVD-ROM

PSU: Crappy IN-WIN 450W

 

[gokul36]

u need better power supply

+12V rail 30amps

Choose Corsair TX series .........

 

[Scremin34Egl]

The vs550 are the lower end corsair series which is suited for home/office use. I would recommend the xfx core edition 550W, good quality and can perform well beyond its capacity, made by seasonic to

 

[martz456]

The TX series are all over 600W, I need atleast 500w or 550w

 

[lonewolf7]

Radeon R9-270X - requires 24 Ampere on +12V rail and a 500W PSU minimum.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $59.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-18 12:57 EST-0500)

And stay away from VS or CX or RM series of Corsair.

 

[gokul36]

http://www.corsair.com/us/power-supply-units/cx-series-psu.html

.....above link......as u request 500w

TX series s specially for Hardcore Gaming

 

[martz456]

Does it need ~30A with two +12V rails combined?

 

[lonewolf7]

No, it requires 24A on a single +12V rail.

 

[martz456]

Umm will an OCZ 500MXSP do the job?

 

[lonewolf7]

Stay away from OCZ, they filled for bankruptcy, so you will not be able to get warranty on their products.

Is there any problem with my linked PSU ?

 

[martz456]

Where I live it costs a lot more.
But is this the same?
http://products.xfxforce.com/en-us/Power_Supplies/Pro_Series_550W_PSU/P1-550S-XXB9

 

[lonewolf7]

Yes that is the exact same PSU.