Davi_J_Campbell wrote Hey guys, I have decide to finally upgrade my gpu from a hd 7850 1gb to a 3gb r9 280x But was just wondering if my current psu is enough or would i have to upgrade it aswell?

Current build
i7 3770 @3.4GHz
8GB Ram (not sure what MHz)
CX 430
WDC BLACK 1TB

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Is it a Dual Core, Quad Core, Hexa Core etc...?

Lukeeyy wrote

Davi_J_Campbell wrote Hey guys, I have decide to finally upgrade my gpu from a hd 7850 1gb to a 3gb r9 280x But was just wondering if my current psu is enough or would i have to upgrade it aswell?

Current build
i7 3770 @3.4GHz
8GB Ram (not sure what MHz)
CX 430
WDC BLACK 1TB

so would the above work with [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Thanks

Is it a Dual Core, Quad Core, Hexa Core etc...?

oh crap yeah it's a quad core

It's a quad core with HT. I'm pretty sure your 7850 performs about on par with an R9 270 if I'm not mistaken(just an FYI). A 430W unit would power an R9 285, but the 280x is a little less efficient. I'd recommend a PSU upgrade before getting the 280x, your current PSU is not good quality anyway so it's worth replacing for that reason alone.

Sanctyy wrote It's a quad core with HT. I'm pretty sure your 7850 performs about on par with an R9 270 if I'm not mistaken(just an FYI). A 430W unit would power an R9 285, but the 280x is a little less efficient. I'd recommend a PSU upgrade before getting the 280x, your current PSU is not good quality anyway so it's worth replacing for that reason alone.

Yea thought that, thanks for the advice tho i got a cxm 600w

Davi_J_Campbell wrote Yea thought that, thanks for the advice tho i got a cxm 600w

You just bought one? Cancel the order if you can. Getting another poor quality unit would be a bad idea.

Sanctyy wrote

Davi_J_Campbell wrote Yea thought that, thanks for the advice tho i got a cxm 600w

You just bought one? Cancel the order if you can. Getting another poor quality unit would be a bad idea.

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i'm waiting on a paycheck to replace my cx600W

Zayev wrote

Sanctyy wrote

Davi_J_Campbell wrote Yea thought that, thanks for the advice tho i got a cxm 600w

You just bought one? Cancel the order if you can. Getting another poor quality unit would be a bad idea.

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i'm waiting on a paycheck to replace my cx600W

If its not broken, don't fix it.

The CX range isn't that bad, nor that great either. Its for "Basic builds" but still works in gaming builds - just not as good as others which are simulary priced.

What's your budget to replace the PSU?

If they're in a build already and can't be replaced, they're fine to sit in there until they can be replaced but I've heard so many people having bad experiences with the CX series and some pre-built systems actually use PSUs with better OEM than used for the CX series. If it's just been purchased, it is well worth cancelling the order. If it's already in the rig and you don't have money to replace it, it'll do for now but should be replaced when possible.