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Overclocking R7 260X might surpass the PSU capacity.

Overclocking R7 260X might surpass the PSU capacity.

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Misscarlybrynn
Junior Member
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04-29-2025, 11:44 PM
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I checked if boosting the R7 260X would surpass the PSU's capacity. The PSU is rated for 450W, and the R7 260X draws 80+ watts, so it should be safe. You have the correct 6-pin connector. Thanks in advance!
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Misscarlybrynn
04-29-2025, 11:44 PM #1

I checked if boosting the R7 260X would surpass the PSU's capacity. The PSU is rated for 450W, and the R7 260X draws 80+ watts, so it should be safe. You have the correct 6-pin connector. Thanks in advance!

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ditox95
Member
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05-01-2025, 03:56 AM
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it should work, it's hard to think you'd go too far with water
just play around and check how it reacts
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ditox95
05-01-2025, 03:56 AM #2

it should work, it's hard to think you'd go too far with water
just play around and check how it reacts

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SnowBottom7
Junior Member
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05-01-2025, 11:11 AM
#3
Depends on the overall system's power needs. It's rated for 115W, but you might safely draw around 150W without the card getting too hot. As long as other components stay under about 200W, it should work fine. However, with heavy loads like an FX-8350, multiple fans, pumps, and drives, a larger power supply or a more efficient GPU would be advisable.
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SnowBottom7
05-01-2025, 11:11 AM #3

Depends on the overall system's power needs. It's rated for 115W, but you might safely draw around 150W without the card getting too hot. As long as other components stay under about 200W, it should work fine. However, with heavy loads like an FX-8350, multiple fans, pumps, and drives, a larger power supply or a more efficient GPU would be advisable.