Can my PSU handle a Radeon R9 270x

[Tyrone Donders]

Hey all,

I am looking for some desperate help with regards to my PC, but first here are my current specs:

CPU: i7 4790
Motherboard: Gigabyte B85 - HD3
Ram: 1x 8GB 1600Mhz
Graphics: Nvidia GT 520
HDD: 250GB Seagate
Power Supply: 450watt Zixaas (Stock)

Now my question is: If I upgrade my Power Supply to a 'SeaSonic S12II, 520w, 80 PLUS Bronze' will it be able to handle a Radeon R9 270x?

Appreciate any advice i get.

 

[madmatt30]

Easily mate.

 

[Tyrone Donders]

Do you know if the 'SeaSonic S12II, 520w, 80 PLUS Bronze' has 2x 6-pin PCI Express power connector as required by the graphics card?

 

[cub_fanatic]

Both should assuming the 450 watt has a 6+2 PCIe power connector on it. But, I would have more faith in the Seasonic unit than the Zixaas unit since Seasonic is known for quality and reliability. They are kind of like the BMW of PSUs.

 

[cub_fanatic]

Do you know if the 'SeaSonic S12II, 520w, 80 PLUS Bronze' has 2x 6-pin PCI Express power connector as required by the graphics card?

Yes, it has a 6 pin PCIe built in to the loom and should also come with a 4-pin Molex to 6+2 pin PCIe adapter.

 

[juanjostorreshernndez]

That ZiXAAS PSU sounds like generic, never heard of it, so you definetly need that upgrade, the SEASONIC psu will have all the connector you need, and is a much better PSU brand with more than 35years on the market, is the best of the best, you wont be disapointed, and can handle the R9270X that has a MAX TDP of 180W, so 500W is minimun :http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page6986.htm.