Sapphire R9 280X vapor X

[zroxasz]

Hey, im building a computer with the Sapphire R9 280X vapor X graphics card, I seen a video of the graphics card making huge noise(like a vacuum cleaner) and i was wondering does it sound that loud inside the computer and if i should consider a different version of the r9 280X?

 

[ImperialistMillitant]

Personally the Toxic has my vote, however if you use headphones then acoustics should not be a problem?

 

[zroxasz]

Personally the Toxic has my vote, however if you use headphones then acoustics should not be a problem?

Im going to get the toxic, but it says its recommended to have a 750w power supply,i only have a 650w, is that enough or should i buy a 750w?

 

[ImperialistMillitant]

Try a PSU calculator, I wouldnt think a single R9 280x would use that much power. Remember they will overstate a little to make sure you are in the safe side. Like off dates for food, its always sooner than needed but just to be safe.

http://www.extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp

With this calculator you can find your total system wattage (Roughly). If it is over 650w then Its worth getting a higher PSU. If it is just under 650, then I will suggest getting a higher PSU still. You may wish to crossfire in the future?