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Power supply query

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  • 30-08-2014 3:39pm
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    jamesk014
    Registered Users Posts: 399 ✭✭


    Hi guys,

    im in the middle of build a PC and just happened to notice my GPU, an R9 270x it has a recomended power supply of 500w.. i already baught a brand new corsair 430w supply. will there be any issues with using the 430watt ?

    thanks in advance for any help


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    TerrorFirmer
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    No, perfectly fine.


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    jamesk014
    Registered Users Posts: 399 ✭✭jamesk014


    TerrorFirmer wrote: »
    No, perfectly fine.

    Thanks ok got a little worried their for a minute. There must be some reason for a recommended 500w supply though ?


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    Serephucus
    Registered Users Posts: 7,179 ✭✭✭Serephucus


    It's to cut down on failure rates of GPUs, when people go out and buy craptastic 500W units.


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