Hey guys, need some help on this...

 

Firstly, I know FSX and Nvidia cards always work together much better than Radeon cards, however...

 

I don't know all the specific manufacturers, but here's my setup:

 

Intel Core i5 2500k (OC to 4.2Ghz normally)

SYX P8Z68-VLE motherboard

Radeon HD6770

2x 4 gb DDR3 RAM

Dynex DX-520WPS PSU

2x 7200 rpm 500 gb HDDs, one 64 gb SSD

1 case fan, 2 fans on Coolermaster Hyper 212 Evo push/pull config

 

I'm ideally looking to upgrade my GPU to a Radeon R9 270X, but I want to be confident my PSU can handle it. Otherwise, I'd have to settle for probably a plain 270 or a R7 260X.

 

I'm looking at those cards because they're the best performing ones for $100-130 range. I can easily pick up a 270X on ebay for that range, the 260X being less. 

 

Will my PSU/everything else be able to handle it? Thanks for your input in advance

 

*NOTE: I also play BF3 and BF4 on this computer, so this GPU will have more purpose than just FSX. If it was just FSX, I'd go Nvidia.*

EDIT: I found out my PSU isn't that great and I'd need to upgrade to at least a Corsair CX500M to pull any upgrades off really. No need to post anymore

EDIT: I found out my PSU isn't that great and I'd need to upgrade to at least a Corsair CX500M to pull any upgrades off really. No need to post anymore

 

500 Watt PSU just a bit too low for comfort.

Suggest 650 Watt minimum.

Very little difference in price.

 

gb.

500 watts is plenty for an R9 270X.