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So im going to upgrade this workstation a lot so its fit for decent gaming, i have an a10 7800 3.5 ghz apu ,8gb ram single module, an r9 280x . but i have no idea which psu to chose, i need a psu that has the connectors for the 8 + 6 pci power connectors on the card, also i hear i need something with 24 amps from a 12V rail or something, but im just confused and have no idea which one to chose, btw is corsair a reliable psu brand? 

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SeaSonic S12II 520W if you want cheap
SeaSonic M12II EVO 520W if you want modular and cheap

Archangel (Desktop) CPU: i5 4590 GPU:Asus R9 280  3GB RAM:HyperX Beast 2x4GBPSU:SeaSonic S12G 750W Mobo:GA-H97m-HD3 Case:CM Silencio 650 Storage:1 TB WD Red
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Just now, don_svetlio said:

SeaSonic S12II 520W if you want cheap
SeaSonic M12II EVO 520W if you want modular and cheap

I want a high quality psu so i can heavily rely on it without being scared of it dying, are these high Quality and reliable?

 

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Just now, ChrisLombart said:

I want a high quality psu so i can heavily rely on it without being scared of it dying, are these high Quality and reliable?

 

They are good value units - good quality but not for serious OCing.

Archangel (Desktop) CPU: i5 4590 GPU:Asus R9 280  3GB RAM:HyperX Beast 2x4GBPSU:SeaSonic S12G 750W Mobo:GA-H97m-HD3 Case:CM Silencio 650 Storage:1 TB WD Red
Celestial (Laptop 1) CPU:i7 4720HQ GPU:GTX 860M 4GB RAM:2x4GB SK Hynix DDR3Storage: 250GB 850 EVO Model:Lenovo Y50-70
Seraph (Laptop 2) CPU:i7 6700HQ GPU:GTX 970M 3GB RAM:2x8GB DDR4Storage: 256GB Samsung 951 + 1TB Toshiba HDD Model:Asus GL502VT
Windows 10 is now MSX! - http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/440190-can-we-start-calling-windows-10/page-6

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i dont think i will be seriously ocing haha but, um i know about pc building and never had a hands on experience with it so do psus come with 6+2 pin connectors x2 in the box, like there are 2 8 pin connectors or 6+2 pin connectors? cuz this gpu is 8+6 and i need to make sure that it has all the right connectors

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17 minutes ago, ChrisLombart said:

So im going to upgrade this workstation a lot so its fit for decent gaming, i have an a10 7800 3.5 ghz apu ,8gb ram single module, an r9 280x . but i have no idea which psu to chose, i need a psu that has the connectors for the 8 + 6 pci power connectors on the card, also i hear i need something with 24 amps from a 12V rail or something, but im just confused and have no idea which one to chose, btw is corsair a reliable psu brand? 

A Seasonic M12 would work, check out the Antec HCG, EVGA GS/G2/GQ/B2 and anything else in the PSU whitelist in my sig.

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1 minute ago, ChrisLombart said:

Also does the M12 have the proper amp output per rail or something?, can it support an r9 280x?

Of course it can. M12II EVO can support any GPU on the market with ease

Archangel (Desktop) CPU: i5 4590 GPU:Asus R9 280  3GB RAM:HyperX Beast 2x4GBPSU:SeaSonic S12G 750W Mobo:GA-H97m-HD3 Case:CM Silencio 650 Storage:1 TB WD Red
Celestial (Laptop 1) CPU:i7 4720HQ GPU:GTX 860M 4GB RAM:2x4GB SK Hynix DDR3Storage: 250GB 850 EVO Model:Lenovo Y50-70
Seraph (Laptop 2) CPU:i7 6700HQ GPU:GTX 970M 3GB RAM:2x8GB DDR4Storage: 256GB Samsung 951 + 1TB Toshiba HDD Model:Asus GL502VT
Windows 10 is now MSX! - http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/440190-can-we-start-calling-windows-10/page-6

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excellent! can you recommend a nice windowed case with appealing design and good airflow? i was thinking of the nzxt phantom, oh also the psu must fit in it haha and so does the 3 fan windforce cooler of the gigabyte r9 280x? i need opinions on cases...

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