Hoop wrote First of all, what power supply do you have? For all we know it could be an unbranded crappy PSU.

Its an ATX-500 if that means anything...

What PSU would you suggest then if it can't run?

Tattoo wrote

01parkera wrote

Tattoo wrote

01parkera wrote Thank you & that's perfect.

Would that def fit in the mobo?

Adam

Yes, your mobo has PCI Express 2.0. PCI Express 3.0 is backwards compatible with PCI Express 2.0.

Also, I agree with JVI you should get another stick of 4gb RAM.

Thank you so much for all the help... 1 more question how can I tell if I have a 6pin + 6 power connector?

Look at your connectors and see if you have any connecters that look like this:

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Those connectors will plus into this:

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Don't run a 7870/270X on a 500W PSU, it will blow up!

As i recommend lost of other people this go for this: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Great PSU and will work perfectly in your build.

Craigyy wrote

Tattoo wrote

01parkera wrote

Tattoo wrote

01parkera wrote Thank you & that's perfect.

Would that def fit in the mobo?

Adam

Yes, your mobo has PCI Express 2.0. PCI Express 3.0 is backwards compatible with PCI Express 2.0.

Also, I agree with JVI you should get another stick of 4gb RAM.

Thank you so much for all the help... 1 more question how can I tell if I have a 6pin + 6 power connector?

Look at your connectors and see if you have any connecters that look like this:

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Those connectors will plus into this:

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Don't run a 7870/270X on a 500W PSU, it will blow up!

The minimum wattage for a r9 270x is 500.

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If he can afforded a much higher wattage PSU then go ahead.

01parkera wrote

Hoop wrote First of all, what power supply do you have? For all we know it could be an unbranded crappy PSU.

Its an ATX-500 if that means anything...

What PSU would you suggest then if it can't run?

You're gonna need a new PSU though.
You'll need at least 24A on 12v:



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So this one that hoop mentioned would be ideal/will have the connectors & still definitely work with the mobo?

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Thank you guys & sorry for the 20 questions I want to make 100% sure everything will work before I buy it.

01parkera wrote So this one that hoop mentioned would be ideal/will have the connectors & still definitely work with the mobo?

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Thank you guys & sorry for the 20 questions I want to make 100% sure everything will work before I buy it.

I recommend this one:
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It'll give you some room for upgrading in the future.