PSU how much Power?

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albo1000

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Im building my new computer that will have 2 8800gtx installed,
what size power supply will it need to run it.

Ive heard 600w and above is what is needed.
 
Definetly 600+ watts. What is your budget for the entire computer, and also, what other components are you planning on putting in?
 
Im putting in the following

E6600
2 500gb HDD
2GB G.Skill RAM
EVGA 680i Mobo
22" Widescreen

and the 8800's eventually, i have a 7800gtx which plays everthing so far so ill wait till they bring out some DX10 games
 
Go with something like the Real power pro, or Power pro.

At least 850W I reckon for your system, just to be sure and stuff.

Kent.
 
A good rule is to figure out what your hardware is going to need and then add at least 25%. If you buy a PSU that just barely meets the minimum wattage it'll burn out sooner and run much more inefficiently than one that doesn't have to work as hard. You also want to leave a bit of room for adding hardware later. I usually figure out what I need and then add 50%. I learned the hard way that skimping on the PSU will come back to haunt you down the road. I would say go with one that's at least 800 watts and preferably 1000.
 
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