Will my PSU be able to handle the HIS R9 280X iPower IceQ X² Turbo

[Rafeed Iqbal]

my PSU is a thermaltake 650watt 80+ bronze certified model, i forget the exact model. i have a i5 4570, 8 gb ram, and 3 500gb hdds currently. HIS's website says i need a 1000watt psu but that seems like overkill, but now im scared i might need a new psu. Guru3d find that the card consumes about 243watts and has a tdp of 250 watts, and needs 2 8 pin (2x150w=300watt) conectors. will i have to shell out hella cash for a new psu? if i do, it will not go over well with my dad, whom i convinced to buy this card.

 

[Alex Kelly]

That PSU will do just fine even a 450W would be able to power a 280X so your PSU is more than capable.

 

[Novuake]

You definitely don't need 1000w.

You should be fine, but just to be safe, what is the rest of your system spec?

 

[Rafeed Iqbal]

You definitely don't need 1000w.

You should be fine, but just to be safe, what is the rest of your system spec?

well other than what i mentioned in the post, 1 dvd drive, 6 led fans( 1 really big one, 4 standard, 1 small), thats about it. (from the post : i have a i5 4570, 8 gb ram, and 3 500gb) oh, and my mobo is a asus Z87-M-pro if i recall corectly.

 

[Novuake]

Then you are just fine.

 

[Rafeed Iqbal]

Then you are just fine.

thanks, the required system specs on HIS's website scared me. cant wait to game at 900p all maxed out, should be a huge upgrade from my current 7770 ghz ed.

 

[Alex Kelly]

I already answered the question, oh well.

Enjoy your new card.

 

[Novuake]

Happy?

 

[Alex Kelly]

Happy?

Oh, I wasn't expecting that. Thank you.

 

[Novuake]

LOL OP changed back the BA... Sozzy.