R9 290 and AMD FX-9590?

Kupari · 9 Jan 2015 at 10:36

Just ordered an AMD FX-9590 Black Edition to replace my FX-6300. I'm also running an R9 290 in the same system. I have a Super Flower 750w PSU, would this be fine or would I need to upgrade that as well?

Thanks.

Kupari · 9 Jan 2015 at 13:46

stulid said:
Your PSU is fine.

Does your motherboard support that FX9590 CPU? not all do.

Yeah I checked before I bought it, the board is compatible.

lee32uk said:
I hope you have a high end cpu cooler as well, as that things runs HOT.

I'm using an Akasa Nero 3 V2. Hoping that will be enough, at least for now.

Kupari · 12 Jan 2015 at 19:12

ChugNorris said:
I'd definitely consider purchasing a better aftermarket cooler for that CPU Kupari.

Aye, I thought as much.