Question about power supplies!

[evilpandaknight]

Hello! I'm new here, my names Chris. 

 

I heard this place was the best place for a mature community and thought i could ask a few questions here and there about computer questions.

 

So my question is, is a 500w power supply enough for a MSI radeon R9 270x? 

 

I do not know how to measure how much power my computer is using but i have been running this set up for 2 years now with a 500w power supply.

 

My specs are currently this

 

Intel i5 3550

 

Sapphire radeon HD 6850

 

Asus P8z77-m motheboard

 

8 gigs of Samsung ram. Model MV-3V4G3/US

 

Powersupply is a corsair CX500

 

and then a 1T harddrive, a 160 gig ssd, 5 case fans and a CD drive

 

Nothing is overclocked, as i don't really need it. (Yes i know it gives free power and performance, but i honestly do not need it)

 

 

Let me know if there are easy to use tools that i can use to check my power output. I have some experience in computers since im studying for computers as my life career.

[liamy321]

have you tried this?

http://www.thermaltake.outervision.com/

 

500w should be fine though

[Andrew0472]

yes 500w will be enough, the 270x does not consume much power at all (125w during gaming)

[evilpandaknight]

Wow, first impressions and i love this community!

 

Thank you for the quick replies! Now i can save 60-80 bucks, since I have a very limited budget.

[liamy321]

no problems, glad we could help

[ChillKyle]

I would suggest the Corsair RM Series 550Watt PSU. Fully Modular and 80+ Gold certified.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139053

[Titanicium]

Hello! I'm new here, my names Chris. 

 

I heard this place was the best place for a mature community and thought i could ask a few questions here and there about computer questions.

 

So my question is, is a 500w power supply enough for a MSI radeon R9 270x? 

 

I do not know how to measure how much power my computer is using but i have been running this set up for 2 years now with a 500w power supply.

 

My specs are currently this

 

Intel i5 3550

 

Sapphire radeon HD 6850

 

Asus P8z77-m motheboard

 

8 gigs of Samsung ram. Model MV-3V4G3/US

 

Powersupply is a corsair CX500

 

and then a 1T harddrive, a 160 gig ssd, 5 case fans and a CD drive

 

Nothing is overclocked, as i don't really need it. (Yes i know it gives free power and performance, but i honestly do not need it)

 

 

Let me know if there are easy to use tools that i can use to check my power output. I have some experience in computers since im studying for computers as my life career.

 

First of all: Welcome to the forums buddy! Hope you enjoy your stay

 

Second of all: You should be fine by a good margin so nothing to worry about Corsair PSUs are also generally good quality (even the lower end ones) so there should not be much at all to worry about