500w Enough?

By LennyIsLife
June 3, 2015 in Power Supplies

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Posted June 3, 2015

Is 500w enough for this build. I know the estimate says it's 453 watts, but I heard you need to get more, but is 500w enough?

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Posted June 3, 2015

I'm running an i5 with a r9 285 so I'm assuming you'll be fine.

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Posted June 3, 2015

yes

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Posted June 3, 2015

Depends the quality of the power supply but I'd recommend atleast 600w.

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