Need PSU for new video card build

[rippeer]

My current rig is a
AMD FX 8350 with
Gigabyte gtx 670 oc tri-force with
Ennermax 425w PSU
A friend is giving me his R9 290x All I really know about PSU's is I'm going to need a more powerful one. Can anyone recommend one?
I don't know if the mother board model makes a difference. It's a gigabyte, I can look up the model or any information if needed. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Justiceinacan]

I think 650W should be good.
Corsair CX650M
EVGA G2 / P2 650W
Corsair RMx
Seasonic Prime...
Depends on your budget and your efficiency preference, I'd go with an EVGA G2 personally.

 

[Barty1884]

Yes, you're going to need a stronger, better quality PSU.

Do you have a budget in mind for the upgrade?

I'd suggest a 600W minimum for that setup, but quality is very important.

Some quality (relatively) budget options.
620W SeaSonic S12II @ $63
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/nB3RsY/seasonic-power-supply-s12ii620bronze

Or an EVGA SuperNOVA B2 @ $79
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/JYyFf7/evga-power-supply-110b20750vr

The EVGA gives you a decent amount of extra headroom, which is never a bad idea, but the SeaSonic would do just fine for you.

I believe the 'official' requirements for a 290X is 750W

 

[Chugalug_]

650w will be more than enough, you'll be set with a 550w really, but that's the lowest I would go.
Get this, it's a great deal for the price at the moment, and is quite good quality.
$39.99 with a mail in rebate: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139147
If you can spend a bit more get this: http://pcpartpicker.com/product/nB3RsY/seasonic-power-supply-s12ii620bronze

 

[Barty1884]

I almost said 550W Chugalug, but I think that's cutting it a little thin IMO.

 

[turkey3_scratch]

Well if we want we could do the math but we'd need to know his exact 290X model, and if the CPU and GPU are getting overclocked, and the rest of his system specs.

 

[Chugalug_]

Eeeh, remember that TDP is typically never indicative of how much power it'll draw realistically, the system (CPU etc.) will draw around 100-150w max, while the graphics card is what, 300w max possible? 550w'll be fine.

 

[Chugalug_]

Well if we want we could do the math but we'd need to know his exact 290X model, and if the CPU and GPU are getting overclocked, and the rest of his system specs.

It'll come with two 8 pin connectors max, so shouldn't be a problem.

 

[turkey3_scratch]

Well if we want we could do the math but we'd need to know his exact 290X model, and if the CPU and GPU are getting overclocked, and the rest of his system specs.

It'll come with two 8 pin connectors max, so shouldn't be a problem.

I see what you did there... But yeah you're right for some reason I was either thinking of a 450W PSU or thinking the 290X was 400W one wrong thing was going through my head.

 

[rippeer]

Thanks for all the help everyone it's a sapphire r9 290x tri-x 4GB. Is there anything wrong with getting a more powerful PSU? It seems every gen of hardware gets more powerful. My budget is $200 or less CDN.
I was looking at the suggested EVGA, and will likely get that.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 650W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $129.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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