MSI R9 280x PSU REQUIREMENT

Razr777

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I am going to change my graphic cards to MSI R9 280x 3G
and I was wondering if this PSU is going to meet the requirement

FSP HEXA 500 W

I don't have any plan to overclock, so would that PSU suffice the requirement?



My Current Specs

CPU: Intel Core i5 760 (standard clock)

Motherboard: Asus P7H55M-LX/USB3 1156 Socket

Storage: Western Digital WD5000AAKX 500GB 7200 RPM

RAM: 6.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3

PSU: 400 W

GPU: MSI GTX 750 ti 2 GB OC

OS: Windows 8.1 64 bit

Standard cooling & fan
 
Solution
Definitely. That is a great choice for your specs. Mine (the CoolerMaster V650) is basically the same and I haven't run into any problems, whatsoever. And it's whisper quiet.
I personally would recommend a minimum of 600 watts, just to be on the safe side. Now if you're ever going to add another one for crossfire purposes, an 850 watt model is recommended. FSP power supplies aren't the greatest so I'd go with Corsairs, Antecs, Seasonics and I just purchased a CoolerMaster V650 gold certified and is a great, reliable power supply.
 


This one would do the job then?? http://www.corsair.com/en/vs-seriestm-vs650-650-watt-power-supply

EDIT: Sorry for double posting
 


Okay then, Thank you for your response! 😀