PSU for R9 290

[TinoXtreme]

So, I'm buying a new graphics card, XFX R9 290. I have a 600W PSU and I'm not sure that's going to be enough for my system.

 

PC Specs:

 

 

CPU Intel Core i5 3330 3.0Ghz

Motherboard ASUS P8B75-M LE

RAM Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB (2x4GB)

Case Fractal Design ARC Mini R2

Storage Seagate 465GB

PSU Corsair CX600 600W Builder Series

Cooling 2xFractal Design Silent R2 120mm fans, 1xFractal Design Silent R2 140mm fans

Keyboard MS Office Keyboard

Mouse MS mouse

Sound  on-board sonud car

 

I'm in the middle of upgrading my PC, so far I bought new RAM, case. Future stuff: R9 290, new led fans/led strips.

I think my PSU is 80+ , no more.  Will 600W be enough to power the whole system, even on full load? We're talking cpu&gpu stress tests here, I want my system to be as stable as it can.

[dragoon20005]

it good enough

 

but no XFX

 

get the Sapphire tri-x

[Guest]

It's enough.

[ZacDaMan72]

It's not some China wing-dong imma blow your computah up so it'll be all good.

[Guest]

it good enough

 

but no XFX

 

get the Sapphire tri-x

 

or MSI

[Mateyyy]

CX600 should do it.

If you've got the money, go with the Corsair RM650, it's going to leave you a little bit more room in terms of power, it's going to be a bit more efficient and just generally nicer.

[TinoXtreme]

it good enough

 

but no XFX

 

get the Sapphire tri-x

Sry, I don't have the money for  Tri-X. I've been watching reviews for XFX and it's as cool as the Tri-X, altho fans run faster (XFX is not OC)

[dragoon20005]

Sry, I don't have the money for  Tri-X. I've been watching reviews for XFX and it's as cool as the Tri-X, altho fans run faster (XFX is not OC)

well how about other brands?

 

XFX have bad coolers design and customer service and RMA is horrible

[TinoXtreme]

well how about other brands?

 

XFX have bad coolers design and customer service and RMA is horrible

I found this card much cheaper then other brands in a online store I usually buy compnents from. If I want to go with other brands, I would have to go second-hand stuff, and I don't want that.

Are they really that bad? I'm perfectly comfortable runnign my fans loud. 

[mythicalbeast]

for that build annything 600< will work just fine, maybe even a 500w PSU could work, but I would not recommend annything lower than 600

[dragoon20005]

I found this card much cheaper then other brands in a online store I usually buy compnents from. If I want to go with other brands, I would have to go second-hand stuff, and I don't want that.

Are they really that bad? I'm perfectly comfortable runnign my fans loud. 

you might want to read his post

 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/189510-my-experience-with-xfx/#entry2552235

[TinoXtreme]

you might want to read his post

 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/189510-my-experience-with-xfx/#entry2552235

I see your point. I'm going with MSI

[Nakoron]

XFX's cooler can still allow an r9 290 to throttle - which is terrible.
I had to actually take my XFX back with only having it for 3 days.  I have had over 8 290's including some 290x's of just about every card for a mining rig - the XFX is hands down crap. Every other brand did just fine.

[Tacitus]

Sry, I don't have the money for  Tri-X. I've been watching reviews for XFX and it's as cool as the Tri-X, altho fans run faster (XFX is not OC)

 

Yeah, but if you had both at 100% or both at 50% or whatever then the Tri-X is cooler.

 

What is your budget, which country are you shopping? In Croatia and in other EU countries? How much is the Tri-X you are looking at? Also, take a look at PowerColour's PCS+, it's just as good as the Tri-X and is usually quite cheap.

 

Please give budget in Kuna and in Euros. I'll find you a better deal

[TinoXtreme]

Yeah, but if you had both at 100% or both at 50% or whatever then the Tri-X is cooler.

 

What is your budget, which country are you shopping? In Croatia and in other EU countries? How much is the Tri-X you are looking at? Also, take a look at PowerColour's PCS+, it's just as good as the Tri-X and is usually quite cheap.

 

Please give budget in Kuna and in Euros. I'll find you a better deal

Ok, here's the thing.

-I perfer buying in Croatia, but some other EU Countries will work, as long as they have a good reputation (exp. Amazon)

-Budget is somewhere around 350 euros.

-Here's my best choice so far:  https://www.hgshop.hr/artikl.aspx?pid=22054 (366 euro)

- Cheapest Tri-X I could find is 430 euro

 

That's it, thank you in advance