Will my Power Supply handle This?

[cstorey987]

I have an i5 and a crappy GPU with a 460w PSU i bought a xfx r9 280 and it recommends a 750w PSU, do i need one or am i good?

 

[bignastyid]

More than likely you will need a new PSU(atleast a good quality 550w unit) Whats the make and model of your current PSU?

 

[sizzling]

You need a new PSU, if your buying a new PSU I'd go for a good quality 650w unit. Gives you more headroom in the future and a less stressed PSU is is likely to fail.

 

[Zeriu]

I have an i5 and a crappy GPU with a 460w PSU i bought a xfx r9 280 and it recommends a 750w PSU, do i need one or am i good?

What PSU do you have? Other then the fact that it is 460w if it's a real good 460w PSU you should be fine. But depending on what you have. I can't say for sure.

As for the GPU saying it recommends 750w I don't exactly understand why that is. On the box it will say 500w min. But for some reason a lot of websites are now saying 750w. I noticed this from newegg. While another site such as NCIX and Amazon will say 500w is needed.

 

[cstorey987]

I dont know exactly what the psu is just that it isnt anything special, i was thinking about this rosewill psu though:
http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=17-182-294
Or this:
http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=17-182-332

 

[bignastyid]

The only rosewill PSUs I'd get are the superflower built Capstone, Lightning, or Tachyon. For a r9 280 and an i5 550w is plenty.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220gs0550v1
If you feel you want more
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-110b20750vr

 

[DSzymborski]

I dont know exactly what the psu is just that it isnt anything special, i was thinking about this rosewill psu though:
http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=17-182-294
Or this:
http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=17-182-332

I would not get those - I don't think those new ATNG-built Rosewills have had any proper teardown reviews yet and ATNG isn't a manufacturer you should take on faith (and previous ATNG-built Rosewills weren't very good). The good Rosewills are the ones made by Super Flower (the Capstone series most prominently).

You don't need 700-750, you need a good 550-600. Look at the XFXs in that range. If you insist on 700-750, then you need a good 700-750.

 

[cstorey987]

Thanks for the other options, i think i want to stick with 700w up (better safe than sorry)

 

[DSzymborski]

Thanks for the other options, i think i want to stick with 700w up (better safe than sorry)

While there's no need, then you do need to up your budget a tiny bit and make sure it's a good 700. A mediocre 700 instead of a very good 550-600 isn't being safe.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: Antec HCG M 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $84.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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