390X .... Quick queries

[mozaat]

Hi all

Going to buy a 390x card. Can my psu 550w handle it?

Moz

 

[laccas]

Hi all

Going to buy a 390x card. Can my psu 550w handle it?

Moz

recommendation power on the box of sapphire R9 390x card is 750W.

 

[trento]

vendor normally over recommend. all depends on what u have in yr system.

try this site. enter yr details and it will give u the info.

http://www.extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp

 

[escksu]

What PSU are you using? If its a good one like Seasonic, Superflower etc... ITs not an issue.

 

[monikernemo]

Go for 600w?

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[escksu]

Go for 600w?

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May not be necessary. TS didn't mention what 550W he is using. If its a good PSU, there is no issue. Even if power consumption exceeds rating, protection will kick in and PSU will trip resulting in no damage.

However, this is true only for good PSU. If crappy ones, better don't try.

 

[monikernemo]

May not be necessary. TS didn't mention what 550W he is using. If its a good PSU, there is no issue. Even if power consumption exceeds rating, protection will kick in and PSU will trip resulting in no damage.

However, this is true only for good PSU. If crappy ones, better don't try.

Ahh okay I see where you are coming from.

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[Maximus_XXVIII]

TS to provide the brand, model and age of your PSU. Older PSU may suffer from part degradation.

 

[deathsaurerxxx]

Hi all

Going to buy a 390x card. Can my psu 550w handle it?

Moz

The R9 390/390X series is just a rebranded version of the R9 290/290X series albeit with higher gpu clock speed and 4gb more ram. Looking at the some of the reviews by some sites i'm sure u can conclude that the Sapphire Tri-X R9 390X @ $699 (buy at lazada with Mastercard, using coupon code mcunlocked can get $50 discount) is a poor buy compared to the Leadtek Gtx 970 Hurricane @ $499 (buy at lazada with Mastercard, using coupon code mcunlocked can get $50 discount).

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/amd-radeon-r9-390x-r9-380-r7-370,4178-6.html

http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/msi_radeon_r9_390x_gaming_8g_oc_review,18.html

http://hexus.net/tech/reviews/graphics/84194-sapphire-radeon-r9-390x-tri-x/?page=11

Especially when the R9 390X cost around $200 more than gtx 970, it simply doesn't make sense to spend so much more on a card which only outperform slightly more than the other. Furthermore i'm sure u won't have to change your psu if u bought the gtx 970 as it's power consumption is quite low.

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/MSI/GTX_970_Gaming/25.html

 

[Mikiberry]

The R9 390/390X series is just a rebranded version of the R9 290/290X series albeit with higher gpu clock speed and 4gb more ram. Looking at the some of the reviews by some sites i'm sure u can conclude that the Sapphire Tri-X R9 390X @ $699 (buy at lazada with Mastercard, using coupon code mcunlocked can get $50 discount) is a poor buy compared to the Leadtek Gtx 970 Hurricane @ $499 (buy at lazada with Mastercard, using coupon code mcunlocked can get $50 discount).

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/amd-radeon-r9-390x-r9-380-r7-370,4178-6.html

http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/msi_radeon_r9_390x_gaming_8g_oc_review,18.html

http://hexus.net/tech/reviews/graphics/84194-sapphire-radeon-r9-390x-tri-x/?page=11

Especially when the R9 390X cost around $200 more than gtx 970, it simply doesn't make sense to spend so much more on a card which only outperform slightly more than the other. Furthermore i'm sure u won't have to change your psu if u bought the gtx 970 as it's power consumption is quite low.

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/MSI/GTX_970_Gaming/25.html

It solely depends on the context and monitor he is using. If he does rendering and games on a 1440p then the 390x is undisputable in terms of performance. You will be very surprise how hard a 970 would choke at 3.5 above vram.

970 is at best a great performer at 1080p range. You get what you paid though.

 

[mozaat]

Hooted liao.

Msi 970 gtx armour

Sigh the last time i had use ati card long ago was 4770 crossfire. Tis round wanted to zupport amd... In the end guess i am still green camp fanboi after all.

Moz

 

[mozaat]

It solely depends on the context and monitor he is using. If he does rendering and games on a 1440p then the 390x is undisputable in terms of performance. You will be very surprise how hard a 970 would choke at 3.5 above vram.

970 is at best a great performer at 1080p range. You get what you paid though.

I am actually kinda blur with 1440p gaming. Need special monitor to play 1440p? My current monitor is 27inch samsung.can play 1440p?

 

[fyezzow]

I am actually kinda blur with 1440p gaming. Need special monitor to play 1440p? My current monitor is 27inch samsung.can play 1440p?

1440p refers to the resolution.

2560 x 1440 is 1440p
1920 x 1080 is 1080p

Get it?

 

[escksu]

Hooted liao.

Msi 970 gtx armour

Sigh the last time i had use ati card long ago was 4770 crossfire. Tis round wanted to zupport amd... In the end guess i am still green camp fanboi after all.

Moz

You should not get GTX970 for 1440p.....Its only 3.5GB RAM

 

[berber]

If 2560 x 1080 is how many p?

 

[MoneyFace =p]

recommendation power on the box of sapphire R9 390x card is 750W.

If it is Seasonic/FSP/Super Flower/Corsair (Non-CX)/Cooler Master (Non-Extreme)/Silverstone, you'll see this:

If it is Headway/VIOS/iCute/CM Extreme, you'll see this:

 

[escksu]

Some corrections, Coolermaster also need to depend on model.....

 

[halnala]

If 2560 x 1080 is how many p?

No p. Is just UWFHD.

 

[laccas]

If it is Seasonic/FSP/Super Flower/Corsair (Non-CX)/Cooler Master (Non-Extreme)/Silverstone, you'll see this:

If it is Headway/VIOS/iCute/CM Extreme, you'll see this:

Haha, I just bought a 750W super flower from Lazada. I know it's more than enough but it was a good deal so I hoot.

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[royfrosty]

IF you are on a budget,

FSP Hexa
FSP Aurum S
Superflower HX series (Discontinued but if you are able to find, thats great)

If you have money to spend between $110~$4XX.

Superflower
Superflower Leadex Gold 80+ Fully Modular PSU
Superflower Leadex Platinum 80+ Fully Modular PSU

Seasonic
Seasonic S series
Seasonic G series
Seasonic X series
Seasonic P series

Corsair
Corsair RMi series
Corsair HX series
Corsair AX series
Corsair AXi series

Cooler Master
Cooler Master V series