Sapphire Radeon r7 265 URGENT!!!!!!

MuneebHanif

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May 15, 2014
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can a coolermaster extreme power plus 500w with (twin 12v rails@18amps each) power a sapphire radeon r7 265 card. properly??

systems specs:

i3-3220
8gb ddr3
500gb HDD
1x mouse(Razer DA 2013)
1x keyboard
1x dvd writer

Please reply as soon as possible as i want to purchase the card tomorrow. Or tell me something close to the r7 265 that will run on my PSU.

URGENT !!!!

Thanks,

Muneeb Hanif
 
Solution
Although it should, that's a very low-quality PSU (a step or two above junk). Since your system won't stress it, you should be safe.
GPU: 150$ r9 270 2GB/256bit Sapphire http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
170$ r9 270x 2GB/256bit HiS IcQ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Beteewn r9 270 and 270x there is small diference. They bothe have same core configuration (1280:80:32) but the 270x has higher frequencies and one more pci-E power connector .
What does this mean? The 270x is suited for those that want to overclock. If you dont plan to OC there is no reason to go for it and stick with the 270 non "x". Both GPU get along well with the 500w PSU.