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Im not too sure if my current power supply will be able to handle the new AMD R9 290X. This is my build http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/1Tma5 with a PURE POWER L8 | 730W CM http://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/251. Will my power supply be able to handle with card with load on it?
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It was in your post and a very new card. OK. Off to work.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-r9-290x-hawaii-review,3650-29.html notes a PEAK 335 Watts so we'll want a minimum of 2X that on the +12 RAIL to stay out of trouble and have a machine that works for years.
The PSU link didn't give enough specs but gave me pause as I read "Two independent +12V rails improve power signal stability" and with the total PSU Wattage is 730W I'm thinking this may be too close to call.
That is, I would not push such a system out but you could decide it's good enough and go forward.
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