Can I run 2 x ASUS R9280X-DC2T-3GD5 Radeon R9 280X Videocards on a CORSAIR TX Series CMPSU-650TX 650W PSU

vaguhs

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Could you please tell me if I can I run 2 x ASUS R9280X-DC2T-3GD5 Radeon R9 280X Videocards on a CORSAIR TX Series CMPSU-650TX 650W PSU.
I really can not get a new supply right now.
 
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Sorry but it won't hold it under load and that PSU isn't reliable enough to even try..

PS the actual everyday use of each 280x is 250W so it's 500W only for the GPU's, so there is not enough power to sustain the build.

Romeru

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I doubt it. You could boot and browse the web just fine with it, but as soon as you put stress on the GPU's you simply won't have enough watts, and i don't think it's good for your PSU at all.
 

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Sorry but it won't hold it under load and that PSU isn't reliable enough to even try..

PS the actual everyday use of each 280x is 250W so it's 500W only for the GPU's, so there is not enough power to sustain the build.
 
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