Ferrariassassin Distinguished Jul 3, 2014 1,514 7 19,795 Oct 21, 2014 #1 I am using an i5-4690, 5 case fans, and a fan controller. Nothing is overclocked nor will i overclock so can my PC handle the MSI R9-280X?
I am using an i5-4690, 5 case fans, and a fan controller. Nothing is overclocked nor will i overclock so can my PC handle the MSI R9-280X?
Solution S S Shain Taylor Oct 21, 2014 More than enough room. Under 100% load on both your GPU and CPU you will probably only use 380-400 watts.
More than enough room. Under 100% load on both your GPU and CPU you will probably only use 380-400 watts.
J Joseph DeGarmo Honorable Mar 12, 2014 4,051 0 10,960 Oct 21, 2014 #2 The video card requires a 500w PSU, so the PSU will work fine. Upvote 0 Downvote
Ferrariassassin Distinguished Jul 3, 2014 1,514 7 19,795 Oct 21, 2014 #3 Joseph DeGarmo : The video card requires a 500w PSU, so the PSU will work fine. Should i overlcock it and also do you have any links telling how much watts it uses becase everywhere i look it says 750W idk why Upvote 0 Downvote
Joseph DeGarmo : The video card requires a 500w PSU, so the PSU will work fine. Should i overlcock it and also do you have any links telling how much watts it uses becase everywhere i look it says 750W idk why
S Shain Taylor Honorable Mar 21, 2013 411 0 10,960 Oct 21, 2014 Solution #4 More than enough room. Under 100% load on both your GPU and CPU you will probably only use 380-400 watts. Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
More than enough room. Under 100% load on both your GPU and CPU you will probably only use 380-400 watts.