Picking Up a 290X

[byalexandr]

Will my PSU handle it FOR NOW? For now is the keyword. I will obviously upgrade the PSU but can I run a 290X with the same hardware you see in my signature? And please don't give me the PSU calculator from Google answer, I want a real world answer. If it doesn't work, could I downclock the card a bit to make it work? As it is a reference 290X will barely fit in my system, I mean I have to sand away some of the front panel as it's almost as long as my entire case, but it's probably the best thing I can pick up for $250. Thanks!

[thekeemo]

no

need at least 500w

[iamdarkyoshi]

I have a 390x and it along with my 130W CPU, I draw about 400 watts folding.

[Muz]

It can if it's idling, NEVER FUKIN RUN IT UNDERLOAD.

[ThatOneRussian]

Its a very power hungry card while under load

[byalexandr]

It can if it's idling, NEVER FUKIN RUN IT UNDERLOAD.

Not full load, but can I play BF4?

 

I have a 390x and it along with my 130W CPU, I draw about 400 watts folding.

Well a 390X + a 55W or whatever TDP the i3 I have is, I think I might be okay. Especially since folding uses FULL load and I won't be putting more load on the system than playing BF4.

 

Oh, 390X. Doesn't that use less power than the 290X?

[ThatOneRussian]

Im pretty sure BF4 means its under load......

[ThatOneRussian]

A lot of load

[byalexandr]

Its a very power hungry card while under load

I get that. Can someone post like load testing and stuff? I need to see what it draws under a pretty heavy load.

[Muz]

Not full load, but can I play BF4?

 

Well a 390X + a 55W or whatever TDP the i3 I have is, I think I might be okay. Especially since folding uses FULL load and I won't be putting more load on the system than playing BF4.

 

Oh, 390X. Doesn't that use less power than the 290X?

Any sort of gaming would be a load.

[iamdarkyoshi]

Not full load, but can I play BF4?

 

Well a 390X + a 55W or whatever TDP the i3 I have is, I think I might be okay. Especially since folding uses FULL load and I won't be putting more load on the system than playing BF4.

 

Oh, 390X. Doesn't that use less power than the 290X?

difference of about 15 watts.

[manikyath]

well... you could get a decent PSU, or you could risk the entirety of your pc catching fire.

[DarkBlade2117]

Not full load, but can I play BF4?

 

Well a 390X + a 55W or whatever TDP the i3 I have is, I think I might be okay. Especially since folding uses FULL load and I won't be putting more load on the system than playing BF4.

 

Oh, 390X. Doesn't that use less power than the 290X?

Your i3 also uses less power then his CPU assuming.

[ThatOneRussian]

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-r9-290x-hawaii-review,3650-29.html

[byalexandr]

It can, but it'll be a very for now deal. If it pulls too much power, it should shut down before the PSU pops. 

Should I downclock the card by a couple hundred MHz until I get a decent PSU?

[KemoKa]

That will never run under load. Don't try it. Get a beefier PSU. 500W is your absolute limit for that card.

[iamdarkyoshi]

but unless you are folding, you MIGHT get away with it. TDP of 290 watts and 55 for the CPU, actual load will be nearly 400

[KemoKa]

Should I downclock the card by a couple hundred MHz until I get a decent PSU?

Just keep the card you have in your system in your system until you get a decent PSU.

[byalexandr]

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-r9-290x-hawaii-review,3650-29.html

DAMN that's one thirsty hoe, er uh, card. Like I said before should I downclock by a couple hundred MHz until I have the money for a better PSU?

[byalexandr]

Just keep the card you have in your system in your system until you get a decent PSU.

But... 290X. Plus I am selling that card to help pay for this one.

 

but unless you are folding, you MIGHT get away with it. TDP of 290 watts and 55 for the CPU, actual load will be nearly 400

Well like I said I can downclock it so it's like a 280X in terms of power I guess.

[iamdarkyoshi]

Should I downclock the card by a couple hundred MHz until I get a decent PSU?

despite what others say, it will handle it but I would set the power limit in catalyst control center to -20%

[KemoKa]

but unless you are folding, you MIGHT get away with it. TDP of 290 watts and 55 for the CPU, actual load will be nearly 400

Depends on the design, but actual power draw is upwards of 300W. That 400W PSU will likely barely run just the card, seeing as not all of it is 12V power.

[byalexandr]

Won't make much difference TBH. During post everything is running default clocks unless you flash a custom BIOS. Just get the card, and then either don't run it until you get a better PSU, or run it and see if it works. 

Will do. I will probably launch up BF4 and see if it shuts off. Probably downclock it if it does, and even if it doesn't I will downclock it anyway so it doesn't absolutely destroy my PSU.

[byalexandr]

Depends on the design, but actual power draw is upwards of 300W. That 400W PSU will likely barely run just the card, seeing as not all of it is 12V power.

Well it DOES have just enough PCI-E power connectors to run it.

[KemoKa]

But... 290X. Plus I am selling that card to help pay for this one.

 

Well like I said I can downclock it so it's like a 280X in terms of power I guess.

Well, you're gonna have to get a decent PSU before you use that card seriously. Downclocking it to a 280X, you'd still be pulling 220W, so it's not as bad, but you're still pushing it. And forget any efficiency rating your PSU came with.