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Bloodmac11
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So. Im tempted to build a new PC and I was wondering if I want to upgrade to a second graphics card. Im thinking of running a Gigabyte R9 280X and sometime in the future slamming in a R9 270X or another R9 280X. Pls help I will greately aprechiate it. Also is like 800W or 750W enough its probably not but... yeah.

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yeah its more than  enough for that

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Why would you put a 270X in there? You can't Crossfire the 280X with the 270X.

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So. Im tempted to build a new PC and I was wondering if I want to upgrade to a second graphics card. Im thinking of running a Gigabyte R9 280X and sometime in the future slamming in a R9 270X or another R9 280X. Pls help I will greately aprechiate it. Also is like 800W or 750W enough its probably not but... yeah.

 

For two higher end GPUs I'd use at least a 750 watt PSU. But I recommend a 800-850 watt PSU.

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Wait so 750w ps is enough for crossfire?

Yes.

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So is 750w overkill for this build

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/AncestralColt/saved/9QnMnQ

Yes, that build could run on a good 400-500w

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