Can this power supply run a R9 380X

[Mac070]

Will the Raid max Vampire 700W run the Sapphire R9 380X 4GB Nitro ?
Current Pc Specs
FX 8320E
Gigabyte 970A-UD3P
EVGA 2x4GB SSC 2400MHz
NZXT S340
Cryorig H5 Universal
* Raid max Vampire 700W Gold 80+ Continuous Modular *
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Now I did run my R9 290 on this power supply ..... Shouldn't I be fine on this one ?

 

[turkey3_scratch]

Technically since this unit has never been reviewed, there is no possible way to know. We don't know anything about its voltage regulation, its ripple and noise, how much current the internals can handle, when protections kick in, etc. However, if you did run a 290, the 380X should be fine on it.

 

[Mac070]

Ok. I did see a review some where . Let me find the link

 

[Mac070]

Found it turkey !
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?289819-Raidmax-Vampire-RX-1000GH

 

[turkey3_scratch]

[strike]Well it's so-so because of the capacitors, but can certainly handle your card, and is probably the best performing Raidmax I've seen to date. It actually performs decent.[/strike]

Edit: Wait, that's the 1000W unit, not yours. We have no idea how the 700W model performs.

 

[Archaic59]

If you already have it continue to use it. It's quality is basically unknown and there's no sense replacing it without knowing if it's good or not. The brand and model rarely come up around here so I don't expect any comprehensive review of it to happen. That being said, Raidmax does not generally make good power supplies. If you do have any problems, such as sudden shutdowns while gaming, come back here and get a recommendation from these forums before buying a new unit.

 

[Mac070]

Ok so this should hold me off with one graphics card . I'm actually buying another 380x for cfire..... What power supply would you recommend on a very tight budget ..

 

[turkey3_scratch]

You can always grab the EVGA 750B2 for cheap, especially with rebates. It will be sufficient, as the 380X will not require more than about 21 amps on stress. Or the 850 B2 if you want some better efficiency and probably more longevity.

 

[Mac070]

But the 700 watt I have wouldnt do the job for cfire?

 

[Archaic59]

But the 700 watt I have wouldnt do the job for cfire?

Yes, it will work for crossfire. Remember, if you have problems, replace it with a tier 1 or 2 unit.

 

[Mac070]

Wait my power supply I have now would work for R9 380X crossfire ?

 

[Archaic59]

I already answered that. Yes it's just enough.

 

[Mac070]

Ok well I just wanted to clarify

 

[Archaic59]

Ok well I just wanted to clarify

No problem. No overclocking till you replace it with a bigger better unit. ok?

 

[Mac070]

Ok thank you a lot . I will not do any overclocking till I get a new unit .