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PSU for r9 290

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Hey guise, so im looking for a psu what can handle the msi r9 290 gaming 4g edition. I dont want to pay too much for the psu since im on a budget and i think im not gonna do any overclocking with my card.
 
Toenail said:
Hey guise, so im looking for a psu what can handle the msi r9 290 gaming 4g edition. I dont want to pay too much for the psu since im on a budget and i think im not gonna do any overclocking with my card.
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What are your system specs
 
Toenail said:
Hey guise, so im looking for a psu what can handle the msi r9 290 gaming 4g edition. I dont want to pay too much for the psu since im on a budget and i think im not gonna do any overclocking with my card.
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A non-overclocked R9 290 will draw around 250 watts peak

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http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/AMD/R9_290/24.html

add in the rest of your system and I doubt you would ever draw more than 400 watts total for the system so I would say a quality 500-550 watt PSU is plenty. Maybe something like this if you're on a tight budget. $35 after rebate

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...7438012&cm_re=evga_psu-_-17-438-012-_-Product

What is your budget?
 
64K said:
A non-overclocked R9 290 will draw around 250 watts peak

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http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/AMD/R9_290/24.html

add in the rest of your system and I doubt you would ever draw more than 400 watts total for the system so I would say a quality 500-550 watt PSU is plenty. Maybe something like this if you're on a tight budget. $35 after rebate

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...7438012&cm_re=evga_psu-_-17-438-012-_-Product

What is your budget?
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My budget is around 750 euros and newegg and stores like that wont work for me cause i live in europe.
 
I would get one with at least 42A +12V rail(or ~60A if you plan to OC). PSU watts aren't going to tell what you need to know, as far as supplying power to a graphics card.
 
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Just grab a Gold rated PSU at the 550Watt mark. I would recommend something like a Seasonic or a Corsair RM series PSU.
 
GhostRyder said:
Just grab a Gold rated PSU at the 550Watt mark. I would recommend something like a Seasonic or a Corsair RM series PSU.
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or a Bronze that has a effective near a Silver, like the Integra R2 serie from Fractal Design or the Seasonic M12II serie ... i used both (still use the latter) with my actual rig (4690K @ 4.6 and 290 @ 1150/1400) the first was a 650w the second is a 750w both are cheap and reliable, the only gold i had was a InWin Commander III Desert Fox 700w and i took it because it was the cheapest Gold rated one i could find (well the review where also good on that one...) past the overprice generated by the gimmickry of that 80+ label ... Bronze is efficient enough for a general use rig (unless server, folder/cruncher, mining (urkh...) rig that need higher efficiency) specially if on a budget.

i also live in Europe (well not REALLY AHAH... Switzerland is in Europe but not "in" Europe :roll: )
 
Seasonic, Fractal Design, XFX, Superflower.
Everything from Bronze and up is just fine for your system.

Just choose the one that suits your budget best.
 
GreiverBlade said:
or a Bronze that has a effective near a Silver, like the Integra R2 serie from Fractal Design or the Seasonic M12II serie ... i used both (still use the latter) with my actual rig (4690K @ 4.6 and 290 @ 1150/1400) the first was a 650w the second is a 750w both are cheap and reliable, the only gold i had was a InWin Commander III Desert Fox 700w and i took it because it was the cheapest Gold rated one i could find (well the review where also good on that one...) past the overprice generated by the gimmickry of that 80+ label ... Bronze is efficient enough for a general use rig (unless server, folder/cruncher, mining (urkh...) rig that need higher efficiency) specially if on a budget.

i also live in Europe (well not REALLY AHAH... Switzerland is in Europe but not "in" Europe :roll: )
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Yea I agree, I just normally recommend a Gold one at that level mostly because they have been good to me at that range especially if you have the budget. Though I will say those EVGA 500watt bronze PSU's are pretty awesome for the money.
 
GhostRyder said:
Yea I agree, I just normally recommend a Gold one at that level mostly because they have been good to me at that range especially if you have the budget. Though I will say those EVGA 500watt bronze PSU's are pretty awesome for the money.
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Yeah i normally do also, but look at the system overall GhostRyder, a good quality bronze is more than enough for OP's system. I wanted to say EVGA also, I just couldnt remember it when I made my first post in this tread;), they have awsome warranty and have rock steady PSU's.

Until a month ago, I ran my system with a 700 watt PSU from Cougar without any problems at all, it was stabile, but as you know PSU got just about 2 years old and got hit by the hardwarebug, so it was time for a upgrade ;).
 
Cybrnook2002 said:
I got a seasonic 760 watt gold I can let go for dirt cheap here in the U.S.
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New or Used /How Much please? PM if You can. Thanks.

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Ebo said:
Yeah i normally do also, but look at the system overall GhostRyder, a good quality bronze is more than enough for OP's system. I wanted to say EVGA also, I just couldnt remember it when I made my first post in this tread;), they have awsome warranty and have rock steady PSU's.

Until a month ago, I ran my system with a 700 watt PSU from Cougar without any problems at all, it was stabile, but as you know PSU got just about 2 years old and got hit by the hardwarebug, so it was time for a upgrade ;).
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Yea but its GOLD :P, but seriously I agree its just that I think it would be a little more to have that extra quality in a gold in my opinion to have a little more power for the system. Its always good to have some leniency on the PSU than run it near the edge.

But yea, the OP can get away with a good bronze 500-550watt.
 
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