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How much power for 8800GT SLI?

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Currently I have a 600watt PSU. I haven't checked if there is another connector for a second VGA, but would this be enough power if there is? Or should I look into buying something with a bit more juice?

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What is the brand name and model number for your PSU?


Message edited by Avenger_K on 07-03-2008 at 03:47:53 AM
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It is a Xion, and it says on the side: XON 600F14-TN, if that is what you are looking for?

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guitarxe wrote :

It is a Xion, and it says on the side: XON 600F14-TN, if that is what you are looking for?

 

Yes that's it. It should be fine, however if it does not have enough PCI-E connectors (see edit) I would look at something like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139002

 

or this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139006

 

or even this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817703005

 

Don't buy them from Newegg though (unless they have the best price on them ;)); their prices on PSUs are usually higher than many other sites.

 

EDIT: I just looked at the PSU specs again and yours only has one PCI-E connector. In that case I'd say go ahead and get one of the aforementioned PSUs I listed (I like the Corsair 750TX for the sale price :D)


Message edited by Avenger_K on 07-03-2008 at 04:53:15 AM
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Man, setting up SLI is costing me nearly as much as just buying the newest card.

 

Would something like this do the trick?
http://www.infonec.com/site/main.p [...] &id=309935


Message edited by guitarxe on 07-03-2008 at 05:00:45 AM
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Yes the TP3 650W is even 8800GT SLI certified. It's a good choice.

I run SLI 8800GT with an OC'ed Q6600 and 4 drives with the 550W version of that PSU.
This one: http://www.infonec.com/site/main.p [...] &id=187284

BTW, a new card like the HD4870 consumes about the same power as SLI 8800GT. SO, remember that when factoring in costs of the latest card too. A pair of 8800GT's will more often than not outperform it too.


Message edited by pauldh on 07-03-2008 at 05:37:59 AM
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