The R9 280X - Quick Question

[Nokturnl1]

Hi

Just wondering before i go ahead with my purchase that this PSU

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/550w-cooler-master-gx550-85-eff-80-plus-bronze-sli-crossfire-120mm-quiet-pwm-fan-eps-12v-atx-v231-ps

Will run this card

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/3gb-asus-radeon-r9-280x-directcu-ii-top-6400mhz-gddr5-gpu-1070mhz-2048-cores-dvi-d-hdmi-dport

Many Thanks

CPU : Intel Core i5 3470 (Not the K Version)
8GB Corsair Vengeance RAM
Stock Cooler

 

[envy14tpe]

Yes, it will work. It is recommended to get a 600W PSU, but
1. You have enough power, since you aren't overclocking.
2. The PSU has 2x6+2 pins so you can run that GPU which needs a 6 and 8 pin.
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

For the same price you can get a 600W Corsair, I would:
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/600w-corsair-builder-series-cx-cp-9020048-uk-80-plus-bronze-sli-crossfire-eps-12v-quiet-fan-atx-psu