Need help to know if my PSU is not gonna explode!

[gvaldezito]

Hi guys, I am new on this forum and I have a question, I am currently running an XFX AMD R9 290 DD on a Corsair RM450, and i know its pushing its limits, so its there a risk? I want so sell my graphic card or my PSU to get a GTX960 or a better PSU it depends what sells first.

I have read on differente websites and say thats to risky so idk what to do.


Intel Core i5-3450 not overclocked
ASUS H61M-E Motherboard
CMSTORM Enforcer with 2 fans (one is 120mm another 220mm)
XFX AMD RADEON R9 290 DD stock clocks
Wireless D Link DWA-123 USB
Logitech Keyboard K120
Logitech Mouse G402
1 TB Barracuda Seagate 7200 rpm
500 GB HD Seagate 5400 rpm

Is it sufficient wattage?

Sorry for my English is not my first language.

 

[Wraith]

The RM450 is a tough little unit and will power your system no worries, TTL proved this in this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ajiN9aVOv4A

However if it concerns you that much you could always just install a larger wattage unit, maybe a 650 or 750 I know 750 is overkill for single GPU usage but should you decide on SLI/XFire later you have the power at your disposal.

You should also check out TTLs Thread "How many watts do I actually need"

 

[Thelosouvlakia]

I wouldn't be that confident with 450Watts. Maybe 500W the 290X is a heavy loader

 

[gvaldezito]

Thanks for the responds so early!, the thing is that its a AMD R9 290 not 290x because i wouldnt be that confident to power up with that card connected!, I have game on this psu like more than 5 months and it was okay, but knowing that can explode and take all my components scares the crap out of me!, the PSU fan is currently running when gaming on CSGO, so I think i could be a little less worried until I get another PSU or less hungry card, thanks guys!

 

[Thelosouvlakia]

It would be better getting a new psu rather than downgrading to a 960. Don't worry though if your PSU dies it probably won't take the whole system with it. There are a lot of safety features that prevent that in the RM series of corsair psus

 

[gvaldezito]

thanks for the respond! so now I know what to do then! (How can i close this thread or tell that is already answered?)

 

[Thelosouvlakia]

thanks for the respond! so now I know what to do then! (How can i close this thread or tell that is already answered?)

no really a need to. A mod might see it and close it

 

[Feronix]

Nah, no need to close it.

I must say in Tom's demonstration video he used a 780 Ti which does sip a little less power than a 290, and it still pulls 430 Watts. Now I doubt you're ever going to be running both CPU and GPU at a 100% at the same times, but I'd pick up a nice RM 550 for the peace of mind, it's not that much more expensive

Or get a 650 Watt and enjoy the silence of the fan never really spinning!

 

[Thelosouvlakia]

Or get a 650 Watt and enjoy the silence of the fan never really spinning!

The 650W gold LEADEX by Supeflower! Glorious White Gold TTL award!

 

[gvaldezito]

Yeah! yesterday I was so worried about I didnt wanted to even turn on my pc! So gonna see when I am gonna buy it because I am a little tight on the budget right now, and the peace of mind its the most important factor right now! thanks guys again.