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GPU Power Consumption (Pt. 2)

LeonKennedy6
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I was wondering if a 430w PSU could handle an R9 380x. All my other specs are in the signature. I already have 430w but it's super shady.

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I was wondering if a 430w PSU could handle an R9 380x. All my other specs are in the signature. I already have 430w but it's super shady.

430W stickered on the side or it can actually output that?

 

Get yourself something new. 430W is plenty, but a sketchy PSU = fireworks in a hurry.

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430W stickered on the side or it can actually output that?

 

Get yourself something new. 430W is plenty, but a sketchy PSU = fireworks in a hurry.

Sorry, I just realized my wording on that was awkward. I'm already planning on getting a new PSU, I just wanted to know how much power I need.

Build: i5-4460 | GT 720 | Logitech G710+ Keyboard | Corsair M65 Mouse | Dell e2314h Monitor | Windows 10

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Sorry, I just realized my wording on that was awkward. I'm already planning on getting a new PSU, I just wanted to know how much power I need.

Oh, gotcha. 

 

Well, a 380X and, say, 4790k, would get you to maybe 300W under overclocked load so there's that.

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Oh, gotcha. 

 

Well, a 380X and, say, 4790k, would get you to maybe 300W under overclocked load so there's that.

 

 

Sorry, I just realized my wording on that was awkward. I'm already planning on getting a new PSU, I just wanted to know how much power I need.

But if he wants any upgradedibility he should get at least 500 watts

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But if he wants any upgradedibility he should get at least 500 watts

Well yeah, if he wants a great GPU down the road then 550W is recommended.

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