Is my PSU sufficient for R9 270X?

[Jiggyboo]

The question follows the title.
Will my PSU be able to support R9 270X? I believe it's a 500w, and the rest of the spec is the following(which is written on the side): +3.3v = 29A, +5v = 31A, +12v = 21A, -12v = 0.5A, +5Vsb = 2.5A. I have no idea how these numbers work. Oh also my PSU only has only one 6pin connector, so I'm planning to get a converter for an additional 6pin connected to the long 4pin. My CPU right now is i3-2120 and i'm also running 3 case fans(two of them small, and one being kinda bigger than the other two) if that even matters. 2 x 2gB of RAM. Help will be much appreciated!

 

[brarboy]

i am worried that your psu won't be able to provide sufficient current for your gpu as minimum Amps recommended for R9 270X @+12V rail are 23A, however your psu has 21A. Some psu don't provide as much Amps as they have specified on their psu so the bare minimum value is increased to 23A. Yet your psu will be good in terms of wattage. Rest things will depend on your quality components in your psu. I would suggest you get better psu so you don't put your other peripherals to risk with the psu you have specified.

 

[Someone Somewhere]

I'd strongly advise getting a new PSU. That sounds more like a 300W one.

Many cheap PSUs are known for printing lies on the label, and the electronics inside can't deliver what's promised.

Look at the second link in my sig for ideas.

 

[Jiggyboo]

will getting the 270 instead of the 270x make any difference? I shouldn't be a cheapo and get a new PSU along with the 270X, I just don't feel like spending more than I expected.

 

[Pultrax]

It should be.. but if you want to be sure buy another 600W for around $60, a Corsair CX600 would be good enough.. I wouldn't suggest an AMD GPU because of it's drivers, you better get an Nvidia GTX 750Ti instead for the same money.. Think of it?

 

[brarboy]

will getting the 270 instead of the 270x make any difference? I shouldn't be a cheapo and get a new PSU along with the 270X, I just don't feel like spending more than I expected.

spend for $40-50 at least to save all components in your build. Looks like you got a cheap psu with you, which can burn down or blow up $200 gpu and rest components of your pc. Don't ever get a bad psu. So best is to put some money and gain the life expectancy of your pc components.

 

[Someone Somewhere]

I've had more trouble with nVidia drivers than AMD, and I've heard that they're fine now. Don't use it as an agrument.

Don't cheap out on a PSU. Bad ones tend to be fire hazards, and sometimes take out the rest of your components when they go.

 

[Jiggyboo]

Thank you for all the replies, guys, I will get a new PSU, probably the 600W one... Hopefully I'll be able to find a good deal, here in Korea.

 

[brarboy]

Thank you for all the replies, guys, I will get a new PSU, probably the 600W one... Hopefully I'll be able to find a good deal, here in Korea.

once again, don't just get a psu, check it's reliability, quality and stability. Get a better 500watt psu instead of 600watts and don't forget to check it's +12V rail providing more than at least minimum of 24A current.
Good luck

 

[Someone Somewhere]

There's a useful list in my sig of PSUs that are known to be good.

You should be looking at more than 30A@12V, though it depends on the GPU. A 750Ti will be a lot lower than the 270X.

 

[Jiggyboo]

There's a useful list in my sig of PSUs that are known to be good.

You should be looking at more than 30A@12V, though it depends on the GPU. A 750Ti will be a lot lower than the 270X.

Thank you, I will take a look into your link!

 

[Jiggyboo]

Hey, guys I just found this PSU called ZM600-LX(here's the link: http://www.game-debate.com/psu/index.php?ps_id=1308&psu=Zalman%20ZM600-LX) How's this PSU? It's in the list in the link of yours, Someone Somewhere.

 

[brarboy]

Hey, guys I just found this PSU called ZM600-LX(here's the link: http://www.game-debate.com/psu/index.php?ps_id=1308&psu=Zalman%20ZM600-LX) How's this PSU? It's in the list in the link of yours, Someone Somewhere.

that is great psu which is tier 2 brand. If you are getting it, go for it.