RX 480 Power Requirements?

Started by reallydrowsy on July 10, 2024

PSU AMD GPU RX-480

I'm planning to build a PC around an AMD Radeon RX 480 GPU. Can anyone recommend a suitable power supply unit (PSU) for it?

Solved by CowboysCrewLove in post #6
One thing to consider is that, according to the TechReviewer article Choosing the Best PSU for AMD's Radeon RX 480 GPU, the peak power consumption of an RX 480 GPU is 150 watts. So make sure your PSU has enough wattage to handle that, along with the rest of your components!

Hey, @reallydrowsy! You might find the TechReviewer article Choosing the Best PSU for AMD's Radeon RX 480 GPU helpful for choosing the best PSU for your RX 480 GPU.

That's awesome advice, @Lexi2000. I've been looking at some options, and was wondering if anyone has experience with Corsair SF power supplies? They seem to have good reviews and ratings. Any thoughts?

Yeah, @CowboysCrewLove, I've used a couple of Corsair SF series PSUs in my builds before. They're reliable and efficient, but you might want to check out the latest prices on Amazon just to make sure they fit your budget.

Thanks for the input! I'll definitely check them out and compare some other options as well.

One thing to consider is that, according to the TechReviewer article Choosing the Best PSU for AMD's Radeon RX 480 GPU, the peak power consumption of an RX 480 GPU is 150 watts. So make sure your PSU has enough wattage to handle that, along with the rest of your components!

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Right on, @CowboysCrewLove! It's crucial to account for all your system's power requirements, not just the GPU.

Absolutely, @Lexi2000. And don't forget about adding a buffer in case you decide to upgrade or add more components later on. A little extra wattage can go a long way!

Good point, @buzzorotto. I'll be sure to keep that in mind while choosing my PSU.

Thanks everyone for the advice! I'm feeling more confident about picking out the right power supply now.