Is 550w ok for the R9 390?

[Elite_Noobist]

Hi there,

I'm building a pc but am not sure if 550w would be ok for this build.

Specs:
Processor: AMD FX-8350
Motherboard: MSI 970 Gaming
CPU Fan: Cryorig H7
RAM: Crucial ballistix 8GB kit
Graphics card: MSI R9 390

Would a 550w PSU be ok or would I need a 600w?

 

[Suztera]

Go with a 650W such as XFX 650W.

 

[Archaic59]

These are the best 650's-
http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/compare/evga-power-supply-220g20650y1%2Cevga-power-supply-220gs0650v1%2Cfsp-group-power-supply-pt650m%2Cxfx-power-supply-p1650bbefx/

 

[Kiril1512]

Agree with XFX XTR 650W full modular 80+ Gold

 

[toyftw]

Hi there,

I'm building a pc but am not sure if 550w would be ok for this build.

Specs:
Processor: AMD FX-8350
Motherboard: MSI 970 Gaming
CPU Fan: Cryorig H7
RAM: Crucial ballistix 8GB kit
Graphics card: MSI R9 390

Would a 550w PSU be ok or would I need a 600w?

Hi - Actually a good quality 550w unit will have more than enough +12v amps to run that build.
A sys with an R9 390 requires 30 +12v amps, better quality 550's have ~45 +12v amps.

With that said, I personally would opt for a good 650w unit. You have a 125w TDP CPU and would
probably be running a 550 in the 80% or more(if you OC) range of it's max while gaming. A good
650 would run in the sweet spot(40-70%) of it's efficiency range and would also be running cooler and quieter as a result.

If you already own a good quality 550w unit, no need to change. If you haven't purch yet, I
suggest a good 650w unit, several of which are linked above.

 

[wakeboardnzx]

Get a quality 650-750watt psu, that 550watt is right on the brink of what the system would pull, so you definitely want to go higher to be safe.

Also just a thought, if you're planning on doing overclocking, get a motherboard with a 990fx chipset, Such as the gigabyte 990fx ud3.
As the 970 gaming features a 6+2 powerphase, and the gigabyte ud3 features a safer 8+2 with better heat dissapation, for about the same price.

 

[Elite_Noobist]

Hi there,

I'm building a pc but am not sure if 550w would be ok for this build.

Specs:
Processor: AMD FX-8350
Motherboard: MSI 970 Gaming
CPU Fan: Cryorig H7
RAM: Crucial ballistix 8GB kit
Graphics card: MSI R9 390

Would a 550w PSU be ok or would I need a 600w?

Hi - Actually a good quality 550w unit will have more than enough +12v amps to run that build.
A sys with an R9 390 requires 30 +12v amps, better quality 550's have ~45 +12v amps.

With that said, I personally would opt for a good 650w unit. You have a 125w TDP CPU and would
probably be running a 550 in the 80% or more(if you OC) range of it's max while gaming. A good
650 would run in the sweet spot(40-70%) of it's efficiency range and would also be running cooler and quieter as a result.

If you already own a good quality 550w unit, no need to change. If you haven't purch yet, I
suggest a good 650w unit, several of which are linked above.

Is this good enough quality?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004RJ8EKI?colid=3QS8F1RJ09VU6&coliid=IKLT93UL6CPK7&ref_=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl

 

[sora]

Hi there,

I'm building a pc but am not sure if 550w would be ok for this build.

Specs:
Processor: AMD FX-8350
Motherboard: MSI 970 Gaming
CPU Fan: Cryorig H7
RAM: Crucial ballistix 8GB kit
Graphics card: MSI R9 390

Would a 550w PSU be ok or would I need a 600w?

I would personally go with an XFX 650W or a Seasonic 620W power supply!

 

[IntelTurtleFan]

Everyone else hit it right. EVGA GS, G2, B2, XFX XTR, SeaSonic SS, SeaSonic S12II, and SeaSonic platinum are my choices for this build.

 

[Elite_Noobist]

Hi there,

I'm building a pc but am not sure if 550w would be ok for this build.

Specs:
Processor: AMD FX-8350
Motherboard: MSI 970 Gaming
CPU Fan: Cryorig H7
RAM: Crucial ballistix 8GB kit
Graphics card: MSI R9 390

Would a 550w PSU be ok or would I need a 600w?

I would personally go with an XFX 650W or a Seasonic 620W power supply!

Modular or non-modular?

 

[toyftw]

Hi there,

I'm building a pc but am not sure if 550w would be ok for this build.

Specs:
Processor: AMD FX-8350
Motherboard: MSI 970 Gaming
CPU Fan: Cryorig H7
RAM: Crucial ballistix 8GB kit
Graphics card: MSI R9 390

Would a 550w PSU be ok or would I need a 600w?

Hi - Actually a good quality 550w unit will have more than enough +12v amps to run that build.
A sys with an R9 390 requires 30 +12v amps, better quality 550's have ~45 +12v amps.

With that said, I personally would opt for a good 650w unit. You have a 125w TDP CPU and would
probably be running a 550 in the 80% or more(if you OC) range of it's max while gaming. A good
650 would run in the sweet spot(40-70%) of it's efficiency range and would also be running cooler and quieter as a result.

If you already own a good quality 550w unit, no need to change. If you haven't purch yet, I
suggest a good 650w unit, several of which are linked above.

Is this good enough quality?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004RJ8EKI?colid=3QS8F1RJ09VU6&coliid=IKLT93UL6CPK7&ref_=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl

Yes!
Has 44 +12v amps, your sys requires 30-31 +12v amps. You are good to go.

If you can afford modular that is preferable (better air flow with fewer cables inside the case)

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/mr/amazonuk/xfx-power-supply-p1650xxxb9 - modular 650

 

[Elite_Noobist]

Hi there,

I'm building a pc but am not sure if 550w would be ok for this build.

Specs:
Processor: AMD FX-8350
Motherboard: MSI 970 Gaming
CPU Fan: Cryorig H7
RAM: Crucial ballistix 8GB kit
Graphics card: MSI R9 390

Would a 550w PSU be ok or would I need a 600w?

Hi - Actually a good quality 550w unit will have more than enough +12v amps to run that build.
A sys with an R9 390 requires 30 +12v amps, better quality 550's have ~45 +12v amps.

With that said, I personally would opt for a good 650w unit. You have a 125w TDP CPU and would
probably be running a 550 in the 80% or more(if you OC) range of it's max while gaming. A good
650 would run in the sweet spot(40-70%) of it's efficiency range and would also be running cooler and quieter as a result.

If you already own a good quality 550w unit, no need to change. If you haven't purch yet, I
suggest a good 650w unit, several of which are linked above.

Is this good enough quality?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004RJ8EKI?colid=3QS8F1RJ09VU6&coliid=IKLT93UL6CPK7&ref_=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl

Yes!
Has 44 +12v amps, your sys requires 30-31 +12v amps. You are good to go.

If you can afford modular that is preferable (better air flow with fewer cables inside the case)

If I did need to get more wattage, would this be ok for an upgrade or should I get something else?

http://www.newegg.com/global/uk/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182321

 

[IntelTurtleFan]

Yuck. You are better off with a XFX Core, XFX TS, or even better a XFX XTR.

 

[Elite_Noobist]

Yuck. You are better off with a XFX Core, XFX TS, or even better a XFX XTR.

Bad company?

 

[IntelTurtleFan]

Yes. Unreliable PSU. Check my PSU tier list in my signature for more higher quality units. Only get a Tier 1 or 2 unit. XFX has some cheap and good quality units in the UK.

 

[Elite_Noobist]

Yes. Unreliable PSU. Check my PSU tier list in my signature for more higher quality units. Only get a Tier 1 or 2 unit. XFX has some cheap and good quality units in the UK.

Thank you. This has definitely saved me from making a mistake in the future

 

[toyftw]

Hi there,

I'm building a pc but am not sure if 550w would be ok for this build.

Specs:
Processor: AMD FX-8350
Motherboard: MSI 970 Gaming
CPU Fan: Cryorig H7
RAM: Crucial ballistix 8GB kit
Graphics card: MSI R9 390

Would a 550w PSU be ok or would I need a 600w?

Hi - Actually a good quality 550w unit will have more than enough +12v amps to run that build.
A sys with an R9 390 requires 30 +12v amps, better quality 550's have ~45 +12v amps.

With that said, I personally would opt for a good 650w unit. You have a 125w TDP CPU and would
probably be running a 550 in the 80% or more(if you OC) range of it's max while gaming. A good
650 would run in the sweet spot(40-70%) of it's efficiency range and would also be running cooler and quieter as a result.

If you already own a good quality 550w unit, no need to change. If you haven't purch yet, I
suggest a good 650w unit, several of which are linked above.

Is this good enough quality?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004RJ8EKI?colid=3QS8F1RJ09VU6&coliid=IKLT93UL6CPK7&ref_=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl

Yes!
Has 44 +12v amps, your sys requires 30-31 +12v amps. You are good to go.

If you can afford modular that is preferable (better air flow with fewer cables inside the case)

If I did need to get more wattage, would this be ok for an upgrade or should I get something else?

http://www.newegg.com/global/uk/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182321

No - stay with your original XFX 550, the Rosewill has some good PSU's, but the photon series
is not amongst them.