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  • Intel i7
  • Power
  • Gigabyte
  • SLI
  • Corsair
  • Graphics
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May 26, 2014 3:59:50 PM

I am going to run an overclocked i7 4770k and sli gigabyte 760 windforces, will a corsair Corsair 750W ATX12V give me enough power?

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May 26, 2014 4:01:20 PM

You need a minimum system power of 500 watts and 30 Amps on the 12 V rail - allow another 100 watts for OC and this makes it 600 watts system power - yes, your PSU will be fine.
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May 26, 2014 4:11:39 PM

http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/geforce_gtx_760_re...

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Here is Guru3Ds power supply recommendation:

GeForce GTX 760 - On your average system the card requires you to have a 550 Watt power supply unit.
GeForce GTX 760 SLI - On your average system the card requires you to have a 700 Watt power supply unit.

If you are going to overclock GPU or processor, then we do recommend you purchase something with a bit more stamina.


http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gt...

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Thermal and Power Specs:
97 C = Maximum GPU Temperature (in C)
170 W = Graphics Card Power (W)
500 W = Minimum Recommended System Power (W)
Two 6-pin = Supplementary Power Connectors


500 + 170 = 670 for SLI

So a 750 watter, at least a decent one would handle SLI at a later date with a little headroom for overclocking. As for the one you picked, I dunno which one it is

Corsair HX750 - Excellent, Highly recommended
Corsair AX760 / 760i - Next best thing
Corsair TX V2 / RM series - Very good.
Corsair CX750 CX 750M - Not Recommended
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May 26, 2014 4:31:03 PM

JackNaylor's solution is the better answer. I missed the SLI part. And please go with the Corsair HX series. I have one running for 4 1/2 years without a hiccup!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... (currently out of stock at Newegg, but available elsewhere)
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