r9 380 crossfire (PSU)

[Evan Gibbard]

Im looking at getting a r9 380 over Christmas and getting another down the line, what PSU would i need to run 2?

specs

i5 4690k (stock) (will OC soon)
8GB Corsair ram 1600
Kingston SSDnow 240GB
3TB WD Black
some shitty 600w psu

 

[Thineswar]

exact make of gpu?

 

[Archaic59]

A good quality 750 watt PSU can handle 380 CF. For some extra headroom to overclock you could go up to 850 watts. These are great options-
http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/compare/evga-power-supply-220g20750xr%2Cevga-power-supply-220g20850xr/

 

[Evan Gibbard]

exact make of gpu?

Gigabyte Radeon R9 380 G1 Gaming 4GB

 

[Evan Gibbard]

A good quality 750 watt PSU can handle 380 CF. For some extra headroom to overclock you could go up to 850 watts. These are great options-
http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/compare/evga-power-supply-220g20750xr%2Cevga-power-supply-220g20850xr/

i was looking at the 750w one you put in, i dont want to OC the cards just my CPU

 

[Archaic59]

The 750 G2 would be perfect. High quality unit made by Super Flower with a great warranty.

 

[Evan Gibbard]

The 750 G2 would be perfect. High quality unit made by Super Flower with a great warranty.

Do i have to buy extra cables for when i CF? or it comes with all the cables i need for when i CF

 

[Archaic59]

Yes, it has the PCIe power cables to run power to both video cards. Check with Gigabyte to make sure the card comes with the crossfire bridge.

 

[Evan Gibbard]

Yes, it has the PCIe power cables to run power to both video cards. Check with Gigabyte to make sure the card comes with the crossfire bridge.

alright cool, i didnt think that you need a CF bridge for the new cards

 

[Thineswar]

yes, that 750g2 would be nice.
i was wondering, what is CF?

 

[Archaic59]

Yes, it has the PCIe power cables to run power to both video cards. Check with Gigabyte to make sure the card comes with the crossfire bridge.

alright cool, i didnt think that you need a CF bridge for the new cards

You may be right I was thinking of older cards.

 

[Evan Gibbard]

yes, that 750g2 would be nice.
i was wondering, what is CF?

Crossfire is 2 AMD cards in same system like SLI

 

[Evan Gibbard]

Yes, it has the PCIe power cables to run power to both video cards. Check with Gigabyte to make sure the card comes with the crossfire bridge.

alright cool, i didnt think that you need a CF bridge for the new cards

You may be right I was thinking of older cards.

i think you are, but before i get my second card ill have a look, anyway thanks for the help man

 

[Thineswar]

i knew what crossfire was, just didn't know that people referred to them as CF

 

[Archaic59]

Crossfire bridge not needed for a while now.