PSU requirements for A8-5500

[constant42]

Hello,
I've looked around the internet for a while but couldn't manage to find this information anywhere. What are the actual power supply requirements for this processor (A8-5500 and A8-5600k)? In the new Trinity buyers guide on the front page it gives a 380W power supply for the A10 processor. I was planning on getting a 300W PSU (this one) with 21A total current on two +12V rails. Is this going to be enough? I would have thought this kind of info should be easy to find on AMD's site, but I looked all over and didn't see any mention of it.

Anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks!

 

[Yuriman]

300w is almost certainly fine as long as it's a good brand. My Ivy Bridge system with Crossfire doesn't draw more than 300w under load, but it's good to have a bit excess.

 

[Hubb1e]

That's a good PSU and 300W is plenty. There's a reason most OEM PSUs are 250-300W.

 

[constant42]

Two posts in a row agreeing is a good sign Thanks for the input!

I realized I didn't explicitly say this in the initial post but I am planning on using the integrated graphics on the processor without and dedicated GPU, in case that changes anything.

 

[AtenRa]

I have a Llano A8-3870K on a 150W PSU and i havent seen more than 120-130W playing games, you should be fine with the Be-Quiet 300W PSU.

 

[nforce4max]

Just undervolt the apu till you reach a minimum voltage to remain stable which should cut power consumption pretty nicely and will help with cooling. The only downside is that it might become temp sensitive that it won't be stable at high temps as it would at stock volts. If the sample is fairly good you might be able to overclock as well without increasing power consumption except you won't reach the same oc as everyone else. So 200w should be more than enough for the whole system Without a installed graphics card.