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Does my computer support SLI

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July 1, 2013 9:41:46 PM

I have an ASUS P5K premium. I have a Q6600, and I have two, 1 GB Geforce 8800 GT's. Can I get an SLI bridge to increase performance? And has SLI had any revisions or changes since the 8800 GT came out ages ago?

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July 1, 2013 9:47:46 PM

Yes, your motherboard supports sli. Do you still have the sli connector bridge that came with your motherboard?
Also, what make/model is your psu, just to make sure it can power it.
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July 1, 2013 9:51:51 PM

No, I don't still have the bridge. Is there any way I could look and see my PSU wattage without opening my computer up?
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July 1, 2013 9:54:14 PM

Opening my computer, I mean.
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July 1, 2013 9:54:38 PM

http://us.estore.asus.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=...

You can tell your PSU make/model by looking at the sticker attached to it.

If you can't open the computer, then the only other way would be if the system is a pre-made computer like a dell or something, and you know the dell model number. We could find out what power supply it has that way. Other than that, you'd need to open the case, but that only involves two screws typically.
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July 1, 2013 9:55:31 PM

SeismicAltop said:
No, I don't still have the bridge. Is there any way I could look and see my PSU wattage without opening it up?


You don't need to open your PSU to see what wattage it is. (In fact, that's a no-no: never open your PSU.)
Just open your case and look on the side of the PSU - most if not all PSUs have a sticker on the side listing its specifications.

Edit: Why the aversion to opening your computer? You're going to have to anyways, if you do end up getting the second 8800 GT...
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July 1, 2013 10:08:01 PM

I meant opening up the computer, sorry. I don't feel like opening it because there are a lot of cords connected to it that I don't want to mess with.
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July 1, 2013 10:12:43 PM

SeismicAltop said:
I meant opening up the computer, sorry. I don't feel like opening it because there are a lot of cords connected to it that I don't want to mess with.


Unless you mean lots of fans on your side panel (which you hardly need for a card like the 8800 GT), you don't need to disconnect anything to open up your computer. You don't even need to turn it off - all you're looking at is a sticker that should be in more or less plain sight.
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July 1, 2013 10:16:12 PM

Sorry I'm not being very clear. I have a pretty cramped desk and I don't feel like unplugging the power cord, optical cord, keyboard, mouse, whatnot. Sorry for the confusion it's not a big deal to unplug those.
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July 1, 2013 10:22:59 PM

SeismicAltop said:
500 wats


Can you tell what make and model it is?
If it's a cheaper brand/model, it may have deteriorated below the rated 500W.
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July 1, 2013 10:27:14 PM

xomm said:
SeismicAltop said:
500 wats


Can you tell what make and model it is?
If it's a cheaper brand/model, it may have deteriorated below the rated 500W.


antec earthwatts EA-500D

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July 1, 2013 10:40:58 PM

SeismicAltop said:
xomm said:
SeismicAltop said:
500 wats


Can you tell what make and model it is?
If it's a cheaper brand/model, it may have deteriorated below the rated 500W.


antec earthwatts EA-500D



You should be fine. It's a fairly reputable brand/series and you've got the 22A on both 12V rails to support the 8800 GTs.

Edit: Scratch scratch - *two* 8800 GTs + your system may exceed 500W - use the calculator to double check. Don't take my word for it.
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