R9 280X on a 600 watt PSU?

[games_maxed]

Is it safe? Card is a Sapphire dual-x R9 280X. It's rated to require 750W but I've heard a couple people running on a lot less than that. I know what can happen if the PSU isn't enough. I just want to know if anyone knows how much power this card actually draws?

 

[games_maxed]

There are quite a few out there that are not overstated specs wise.

SEASONIC , XFX , Antec , are all first rate names in supplies.

I'm guessing Corsair is one of the safest routes? I always wanted to get one but they've been too expensive. Do you know anything about Cougar?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

WELL PUT ^

 

[games_maxed]

Disreputable brands put liar labels on their products to lure the unsuspecting consumers into buying their products.

Man that sucks. Are there any overstated power supplies with 80 plus certification?

 

[ko888]

There are quite a few out there that are not overstated specs wise.

SEASONIC , XFX , Antec , are all first rate names in supplies.

I'm guessing Corsair is one of the safest routes? I always wanted to get one but they've been too expensive. Do you know anything about Cougar?

Cougar uses HEC/Compucase Enterprise as their main OEM (i.e. Original Equipment Manufacturer).

HEC/Compucase PSUs have always suffered from poor ripple suppression. That's quite poor for a company that can't even come up with a solution when the majority of their competitors have no problem doing so.

Cougar uses Andyson as the OEM for their GX-S series but Andyson isn't considered to be much better than HEC/Compucase.

 

[games_maxed]

There are quite a few out there that are not overstated specs wise.

SEASONIC , XFX , Antec , are all first rate names in supplies.

I'm guessing Corsair is one of the safest routes? I always wanted to get one but they've been too expensive. Do you know anything about Cougar?

Cougar uses HEC/Compucase Enterprise as their main OEM (i.e. Original Equipment Manufacturer).

HEC/Compucase PSUs have always suffered from poor ripple suppression. That's quite poor for a company that can't even come up with a solution when the majority of their competitors have no problem doing so.

Cougar uses Andyson as the OEM for their GX-S series but Andyson isn't considered to be much better than HEC/Compucase.

SR-71 posted a list of "bad" power supplies above, in that was NZXT. Not sure if it was as a whole or if it was a specific model. But I found the NZXT Hale90 v2 1200W and I really want it. It's a good alternative to the Corsair RM1000 from what I've seen. And it matches my case (NZXT Source 210 white). Would this be a good buy?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

The NZXT HALE 90 V2 1200w is a great supply made by one of the best FSP , very nice unit.

Not all NZXT supplies are bad , they have some very good ones.

 

[ko888]

SR-71 posted a list of "bad" power supplies above, in that was NZXT. Not sure if it was as a whole or if it was a specific model. But I found the NZXT Hale90 v2 1200W and I really want it. It's a good alternative to the Corsair RM1000 from what I've seen. And it matches my case (NZXT Source 210 white). Would this be a good buy?

The NZXT Series that were to be avoided are the Hale82 N with all three models made by FSP. When the ambient temperature went above 35°C the PSU would produce electrical noise and ripple levels that were above what is allowed by ATX12V Power Supply Design specs.

The Hale90 v2 Series isn't afflicted with that problem.

I would still recommend choosing a Seasonic X-1250 or XFX P1-1250-BEFX over the NZXT Hale90 v2 1200W because of their higher quality electrical performance.

 

[games_maxed]

The NZXT HALE 90 V2 1200w is a great supply made by one of the best FSP , very nice unit.

Not all NZXT supplies are bad , they have some very good ones.

So yes, you would recommend this for mining? I saw it and just thought by your post that you meant all NZXT stuff because you listed specific thermaltake models.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Yes it's a good choice.

 

[games_maxed]

SR-71 posted a list of "bad" power supplies above, in that was NZXT. Not sure if it was as a whole or if it was a specific model. But I found the NZXT Hale90 v2 1200W and I really want it. It's a good alternative to the Corsair RM1000 from what I've seen. And it matches my case (NZXT Source 210 white). Would this be a good buy?

The NZXT Series that were to be avoided are the Hale82 N with all three models made by FSP. When the ambient temperature went above 35°C the PSU would produce electrical noise and ripple levels that were above what is allowed by ATX12V Power Supply Design specs.

The Hale90 v2 Series isn't afflicted with that problem.

I would still recommend choosing a Seasonic X-1250 or XFX P1-1250-BEFX over the NZXT Hale90 v2 1200W because of their higher quality electrical performance.

Well, that Seasonic is expensive! And out of stock on Newegg. Would I really even be able to tell the difference in performance? If I can trust the NZXT to work, I'll go with it. Because of it matching my case, and also being in stock. And a little cheaper. I think I'll be looking at a new PSU, motherboard and CPU at the same time in a couple weeks with about $400, maybe a little more.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

It's a good supply , will do the job for you.

 

[games_maxed]

Yes it's a good choice.

Awesome, cool. Thanks a lot for the help picking a good PSU!

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

No problem , we are glad to help.