Recommendation for power supply.

[go6ka]

Hey Guys! I'am going to buy a Sapphire DUAL-X R9 280X, and I was wondering if you guys could give me a recommendetion on a power supply since my current is only 420W and I'am going to be using only 1 card.

 

[skdtime]

prob a go for a 650w to be safe

 

[coolcole01]

on the cheap this is very sweet
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013

 

[turbopiki]

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

Tier 1 or 2

550w or more

 

[go6ka]

What kind of power supply will I need exactly? And will a Corsair VS650 do the work?

 

[turbopiki]

Yes VS650 would be enough but dont get that PSU. If that PSU dies all your other parts will die. Get something thats better quality.

like this

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-hcg750m (Its actually cheaper than 620w version )

 

[fudoka711]

What kind of power supply will I need exactly? And will a Corsair VS650 do the work?

Yes, a Corsair VS650 will be fine.

EDIT: I'm assuming you mention the corsair VS650 because you don't live in the US?

 

[go6ka]

Dont get that shit PSU. If that PSU dies all your other parts will die. Get something thats better uality like this

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-hcg750m (Its actually cheaper than 620w version )

Problem is that I live in south eastern Europe and I don't have that much of a catalog to go trough.

 

[Vahe Bro A]

650 IS NOT FINE. you need a 750W please guys stop giving bad answers. your card will start giving you Black spots and Blue and black screen beacuse you are not going to use the right amount of power with 650W.

 

[fudoka711]

Problem is that I live in south eastern Europe and I don't have that much of a catalog to go trough.

In the place you're looking at, just see which power supplies are within your budget and at least 550w. Realhardtechx says 600w to be safe. Then cross-reference them with the list that turbopiki linked earlier.

650 IS NOT FINE. you need a 750W please guys stop giving bad answers. your card will start giving you Black spots and Blue and black screen beacuse you are not going to use the right amount of power with 650W.

Dude, where are you getting your info? 650W is fine. See here: http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

read the specifications please. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202137&cm_re=Sapphire_DUAL-X_R9_280X-_-14-202-137-_-Product single is a 750 Watt Power Supply is required. 1000WattPower Supply is recommended for CrossFireX System.

AND THIS IS ON EVERY X R9 280X,

Again, please stop giving misinformation. What is more important is how many amperes the power supply provides (also at a temperature of around 45-50C). A tier 3 psu that is rated for 650W will definitely provide more than enough power. A tier 1 or 2 is better.

 

[Vahe Bro A]

read the specifications please. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202137&cm_re=Sapphire_DUAL-X_R9_280X-_-14-202-137-_-Product single is a 750 Watt Power Supply is required. 1000WattPower Supply is recommended for CrossFireX System.

AND THIS IS ON EVERY X R9 280X,

 

[turbopiki]

650 IS NOT FINE. you need a 750W please guys stop giving bad answers. your card will start giving you Black spots and Blue and black screen beacuse you are not going to use the right amount of power with 650W.

System with R9 280X needs PSU with 30A and a 550W minimum

 

[turbopiki]

Dont get that shit PSU. If that PSU dies all your other parts will die. Get something thats better uality like this

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-hcg750m (Its actually cheaper than 620w version )

Problem is that I live in south eastern Europe and I don't have that much of a catalog to go trough.

I am from Europe too . XFX 550w is usually the cheapest good option in EU. Which country are you from and what is your budget for PSU

 

[Vahe Bro A]

650 IS NOT FINE. you need a 750W please guys stop giving bad answers. your card will start giving you Black spots and Blue and black screen beacuse you are not going to use the right amount of power with 650W.

System with R9 280X needs PSU with 30A and a 550W minimum

you are wrong my friend. 30A is howmuch the Power is given to the cable. and yes 30A is needed but a 750W power supply is required

 

[Vahe Bro A]

just because a low watts power supply has 30A power to cable does not mean you are giving the right about of Watts to the graphics card

 

[coolcole01]

You can easily run a 280x on a high quality 550 psu by what your saying my rig shouldn't exist I'm running two r9 290x cards on an 850w psu.

 

[Vahe Bro A]

Poor kid prob thinks he needs a 650 now and within a at least 5 months his graphics card is going to give him problems because you people think you know your stuff

 

[fudoka711]

you are wrong my friend. 30A is howmuch the Power is given to the cable. and yes 30A is needed but a 750W power supply is required

30A translates to only 360W needed on the +12V rail(s). A decent 550W psu will convert around 475-500W into amps, or around 40A.

 

[coolcole01]

The reason the manufacturer gives say a 750w requirement is to cover low quality psu. High quality with good 12v rail your golden.

 

[go6ka]

Dont get that shit PSU. If that PSU dies all your other parts will die. Get something thats better uality like this

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-hcg750m (Its actually cheaper than 620w version )

Problem is that I live in south eastern Europe and I don't have that much of a catalog to go trough.

I am from Europe too . XFX 550w is usually the cheapest good option in EU. Which country are you from and what is your budget for PSU

I'am from Bulgaria and currently I don't have specified budget, I just want to buy the GPU and PSU till christmas since I'am a student and I will try to save the money until then.

 

[Vahe Bro A]

You can easily run a 280x on a high quality psu by what your saying my rig shouldn't exist I'm running two r9 290x cards on an 850w psu.

you are under power then. yah your cards will run and your system will run but within 6-8 months you will start seeing problems

But let me as you one thing If your 850W powersupply is 80+gold then you are actually running 930W so you are okay.
1000WattPower Supply is recommended for CrossFireX System. you don't belive me read the SPECS before you talk.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202137&cm_re=Sapphire_DUAL-X_R9_280X-_-14-202-137-_-Product so your 70W under is OKAY but not okay. IF you try to overclock your cards will have problems

 

[turbopiki]

Dont get that shit PSU. If that PSU dies all your other parts will die. Get something thats better uality like this

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-hcg750m (Its actually cheaper than 620w version )

Problem is that I live in south eastern Europe and I don't have that much of a catalog to go trough.

I am from Europe too . XFX 550w is usually the cheapest good option in EU. Which country are you from and what is your budget for PSU

I'am from Bulgaria and currently I don't have specified budget, I just want to buy the GPU and PSU till christmas since I'am a student and I will try to save the money until then.

Comeback 1 week before you will buy your parts, prices change nad if you dont know AMD will release new GPUs in 1 week

 

[Vahe Bro A]

Here is 1 post where he is having a problem with the same graphics card. AND GUESS WHY?
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2674279/290-black-screen.html#16011989

i can show you 10 of these posts that it's all because people are not using the right power supply

 

[fudoka711]

I am from Europe too . XFX 550w is usually the cheapest good option in EU. Which country are you from and what is your budget for PSU

I'am from Bulgaria and currently I don't have specified budget, I just want to buy the GPU and PSU till christmas since I'am a student and I will try to save the money until then.[/quotemsg]

Oh, you're not buying the gpu and psu until Christmas? In that case AMD's 3xx series will be out and you should be able to get that for a similar amount of money.

As for the psu, just look at ones from brands like Corsair, XFX, Antec, FSP, Super Flower, and Seasonic. EVGA, Rosewill, and Cooler Master make some decent ones as well. Just refer to the list (http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html) when in doubt!

 

[go6ka]

Dont get that shit PSU. If that PSU dies all your other parts will die. Get something thats better uality like this

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-hcg750m (Its actually cheaper than 620w version )

Problem is that I live in south eastern Europe and I don't have that much of a catalog to go trough.

I am from Europe too . XFX 550w is usually the cheapest good option in EU. Which country are you from and what is your budget for PSU

I'am from Bulgaria and currently I don't have specified budget, I just want to buy the GPU and PSU till christmas since I'am a student and I will try to save the money until then.

Comeback 1 week before you will buy your parts, prices change nad if you dont know AMD will release new GPUs in 1 week

That is true but they will be way over priced to even think about them.