What PSU for a FX 6300 and r9 270x?

[Robbie E]

Will a 450W Corsair VS cut the mustard or should I go for 550W?

 

[JackNaylorPE]

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Option 1 - use Guru3D reviews for power consumption data

http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/msi_radeon_r9_270x_gaming_review,8.html

This is Guru3D's generic power supply recommendation for the R7 and R9 series:

AMD R7 260X - On your average system the card requires you to have a 450 Watt power supply unit.
AMD R7 260X Crossfire - On your average system the cards require you to have a 650 Watt power supply unit as minimum.

AMD R9 270X - On your average system the card requires you to have a 500 Watt power supply unit.
AMD R9 270X Crossfire - On your average system the cards require you to have a 700 Watt power supply unit as minimum.

AMD R9 280X - On your average system the card requires you to have a 550 Watt power supply unit.
AMD R9 280X Crossfire - On your average system the cards require you to have a 750 Watt power supply unit as minimum.

Option 2 - reliable psu calculator

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

I wouldn't use it, especially with a VS

 

[mikey48195]

You can probably get by with the 450w, but if it isn't much more for the 550w you should get it to leave some headroom for Overclocking or potential crossfire in the future

 

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