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Should i Upgrade From BP 450 for RX 480

10 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/should-i-upgrade-from-bp-450-for-rx-480.197658/

ranjitsd
ranjitsd Original post #1
Jun 19, 2016 at 10:53 AM
I'm Planning to buy RX 480, My current Rig is i5 4460, Zotac 750ti, Antec BP 450. Will BP 450 will be enough for RX 480 or should I upgrade :confused_NF:
nac
nac #2
Jun 19, 2016 at 11:06 AM
Yes, you should.
*forum.digit.in/graphic-cards/179528-graphics-cards-hierarchy-chart-psu-tables-2015-q2.html
ranjitsd
Jun 19, 2016 at 11:25 AM
it is 150w card
Nerevarine
Jun 19, 2016 at 12:48 PM
It has a MAX tdp of 150 watts, realistically it should consume the same amount of power as a 960. We will only know this when it launches, so dont upgrade now
a_k_s_h_a_y
Jun 19, 2016 at 12:50 PM
everyone over hypes about PSU over here.
I run 200 watt GTX 285 on a crappy 500 watt psu. it runs max performance smooth.

so wait and see which version you will buy. reference rx 480 is actually a 75w card. pulling 90w at peak.
the 3rd party might go up to 165watts.
bssunilreddy
Jun 19, 2016 at 3:14 PM
I'm Planning to buy RX 480, My current Rig is i5 4460, Zotac 750ti, Antec BP 450. Will BP 450 will be enough for RX 480 or should I upgrade :confused_NF:

Go with Seasonic S12II 520w -5500. This PSU is the best in terms of price to performance ratio with 5 years warranty.
saikiasunny
Jun 19, 2016 at 5:10 PM
NO need of upgrade. Unless you go for anything more than 150W TDP.

If it is working fine now, then it will work with RX 480 without a problem.

Components have become way more efficient now. Even with an i7 5820k with 980 the whole system won't pull more than 400W.
ashis_lakra
Jun 19, 2016 at 9:08 PM
No need to upgrade unless you're into OC.
K
kyile123 #10
Jun 21, 2016 at 5:07 PM
Well as I understand 290x and 390x are rather comparable with minor differences in performance. You say a 480 is around a 390 ( I assume you actually mean a 390x), then I really don't see any point of upgrading.

After the 480, we should expect a 490 and a 490x right?

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