Power enough?

CompyGuy · 01-13-2006, 07:27 AM

Hey forum,

howsabeen?
ok gotta question, now that i have gotten the most out of my current system i am looking to upgrade to the legendary SLI setup.

And where best than to start at the source?
Question about this PSU, Good, Bad, Keep looking..? and that'll fit in a ATX case right? just checking
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16817101208

Im thinking it will function well and im likin that "use only the cables you need" deal. so maybe i can get better airflow through my system. (79.7*F with 5 fans idle.blah)

So hit me back, or not .... and i'll spend my money ANYWAY!!! ha ha ha.... oh right

Peace

Hellbreather · 01-13-2006, 01:46 PM

Personally I'd be looking for a 600/650w PSU but I think that might do, remember you've got A LOT of graphics power in SLI so my best bet would be going for a 600/650 maybe even 700w PSU.

34erd · 01-13-2006, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hellbreather

Personally I'd be looking for a 600/650w PSU but I think that might do, remember you've got A LOT of graphics power in SLI so my best bet would be going for a 600/650 maybe even 700w PSU.

Havent you been here long enough to know that watts arent everything

That one has 38 amps on the +12 V line which should be enough for SLI.

CompyGuy · 01-14-2006, 03:59 AM

thats exactally watt i was thinking. bc i was perusing newegg and saw some 600w psu that only had 34 and 30 amps on the +12 v side. just a thought. anyone here running SLI? and may i ask what psu ya gots?

Thanks guys

**ceewi1** · 01-14-2006, 05:54 AM

I'm not running SLI, but that power supply should be fine. Particularly given that it's SLI certified.

01-13-2006, 07:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
CompyGuy Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 88	Power enough? Hey forum, howsabeen? ok gotta question, now that i have gotten the most out of my current system i am looking to upgrade to the legendary SLI setup. And where best than to start at the source? Question about this PSU, Good, Bad, Keep looking..? and that'll fit in a ATX case right? just checking http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16817101208 Im thinking it will function well and im likin that "use only the cables you need" deal. so maybe i can get better airflow through my system. (79.7*F with 5 fans idle.blah) So hit me back, or not .... and i'll spend my money ANYWAY!!! ha ha ha.... oh right Peace

01-13-2006, 01:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Hellbreather Platinum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: United Kingdom Age: 20 Posts: 736	Personally I'd be looking for a 600/650w PSU but I think that might do, remember you've got A LOT of graphics power in SLI so my best bet would be going for a 600/650 maybe even 700w PSU. __________________ There are 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary code, and those who don't Windows XP Pro Setup Intel Pentium 4 Processor - 3.2Ghz With HT Technology, 1024MB DDR RAM, 200GB SATA HDD, 40GB SATA HDD, Sound Blaster Live! 24 BIT!, Radeon 9800 PRO 256MB, Gigabit Ethernet Card

01-14-2006, 05:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
ceewi1 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 5,280	I'm not running SLI, but that power supply should be fine. Particularly given that it's SLI certified. __________________ CPU: Core 2 Duo E6600 / MOBO: Gigabyte 965P-DS3 / GPU: Gigabyte HD4870 RAM: 2GB G.Skill F2-6400CL4D-2GBPK / HDD: 2TB Total HDD / PSU: Antec NeoPower 480W Cheap PSUs - 2% of system costs, responsible for 28% of system deaths As Sealed Stick was removed, lost or damaged, it shall be out of warranty validity. - The "Warranty void if removed" sticker on numerous CoolerMaster PSUs. Useful PSU Guides

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01-14-2006, 03:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
CompyGuy Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 88	thats exactally watt i was thinking. bc i was perusing newegg and saw some 600w psu that only had 34 and 30 amps on the +12 v side. just a thought. anyone here running SLI? and may i ask what psu ya gots? Thanks guys