Will a Seasonic S12ll 520w handle an MSI R9 390, or should I go with the 620w version?

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I'm planning to get the MSI R9 390 with an i5-4690k. I was wondering, that my Seasonic 520w PSU migth won't handle them. So is the 520w enough, or should I go with the 620w version?
 
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620. 520 is pushing it too tight. 280watts from 390 max in gaming with an OC. I pull 450 ish from the PSU when really pushing hard under gaming and that's a good point for a 620W. I use that PSU in 620 form. It works fine, gets a bit loud under load (fan noise), but very stable.
620. 520 is pushing it too tight. 280watts from 390 max in gaming with an OC. I pull 450 ish from the PSU when really pushing hard under gaming and that's a good point for a 620W. I use that PSU in 620 form. It works fine, gets a bit loud under load (fan noise), but very stable.
 
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