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Can I run 2 670s on a Corsair CX600 PSU?

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June 1, 2014 9:16:39 AM

I am intending to upgrade my build from a AMD phenom II 1045t and one gtx 670 to an Intel Core i7 4770k, two 670s and a MSI H97 PC Mate motherboard.

From my calculations, I think the PSU can just about supply the power needs of everything, but each 670 has two 6 pin power cable inputs making a total of 4 and overall my power supply only has two 6 + 2 power cables. Can the PSU still run the two cards?
Thanks!

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June 1, 2014 9:20:35 AM

No you will need at least a quality 650w , such as a XFX , Seasonic , ANTEC.

I would go to the 750w rage for headroom.


The CX Series uses poor capacitors.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $59.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-01 12:20 EDT-0400)

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Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $89.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-01 12:20 EDT-0400)

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June 1, 2014 9:30:48 AM

Right okay, thanks for the advice, so the Corsair wont be able to handle it then. I might as well just get a 1000W PSU and never have to worry about it again I guess.
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June 1, 2014 9:32:56 AM

No the CX600 won't cut it , here's the best 1000w on the market.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $149.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-01 12:32 EDT-0400)
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June 1, 2014 9:48:01 AM

Thanks! I'll pick your answer as the solution.
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June 1, 2014 9:48:06 AM

Your welcome.
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