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Nateku

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So yeah, I'll eventually get another 8800GT and link them. My question is, is a 700watt power supply sufficient? Can I even go less and save a bit of dough? >_> Thanks in advance.
 
headcrabCAKE

headcrabCAKE

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700 watt is loads for 2 8800gt's

im not 100% sure on how much less you can go

as i have a 750W and i got hold of another 8800gt once from a friend and they worked great on it
 
ThatGuy16

ThatGuy16

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It depends, WHAT 700w psu is it?

Mine ran two 3870's just fine, if its a good/reliable power supply it should be more than sufficient.
 
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childsy_1985

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a 650w would be more than sufficient 700w is overkill for 2 8800gt's. i run 2 9800gtx's on a 650 look for a sli certified psu to be sure. Antec have a good range.
 
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oregon

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I think 560ish is all you need for 9800GX2 SLI (assuming decent brand, good current, etc.). So yes, 700W is definitely enough, but you could easily go for less.
 
Computer_Freak

Computer_Freak

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oregon said:
I think 560ish is all you need for 9800GX2 SLI (assuming decent brand, good current, etc.). So yes, 700W is definitely enough, but you could easily go for less.
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LOL ^^^^

560 is what they recommend for a single card

for SLI you need at least 750

But for 8800GTs its good, your fine
 
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oregon

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No... the "minimum" power for an 8800GT is 400W according to nVidia. When they say minimum though, they mean the minimum amount of power you would need to run a high performance rig without issues. So you can often get away with less. My overclocked CPU and 8800GT only needs 343W according to this calculator provided by Antec:

http://www.extreme.outervision.com/PSUEngine

With SLI, the recommended is 408W. You do NOT need 700W.
 
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Nateku

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Okay, thank you Oregon. In that case I will probably go with a nice 600w. I will also be running a Q6600. ^_^
 
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