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guitarwolf   10-10-2008 at 01:11:22 PM

I do not plan on going sli until I grab a new psu but just want to double check that my current psu will be ok.

PSU - PSU - Ultra xconnect 500w ATX and here are the specs - http://www.ultraproducts.com/produ [...] ductID=159

MB - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813188026
CPU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115037
RAM - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820145194
Sound - Audigy 2
Vid - BFG Geforce 8800 GTS
HDD - Maxtor DiamondMax 10 6V250F0 250GB Serial ATA (3.0Gb/s) 7200RPM Hard Drive w/16MB Buffer
DVD - Liteon LH-20A1P-185 20X Dual Layer DVD+/-RW Drive
Logitech 2.1 stereo speaker system

The other question is what PSU would run 2 of those video cards on this system?

Thank you for any help!


Message edited by guitarwolf on 10-10-2008 at 01:13:34 PM
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outlw6669   10-10-2008 at 01:25:54 PM
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Your current PSU should be able to run your setup with a single GPU.
I am not familiar with the quality of the Ultra brand so I can not tell you if it would be a good idea or not.
When you upgrade for the SLI, look at a quality PSU from Corsair, PCP&C, Enermax, Seasonic or the Antec Earthwatts line.

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mi1ez   10-10-2008 at 01:32:39 PM
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I would think about getting a new one personally, given it's tier 5 on the list of PSUs from XS http://www.xtremesystems.org/forum [...] p?t=108088

A suitable replacement would be a Corsair, Power PC & Cooling, or similarly reputable company PSU in the region of 600-700W

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guitarwolf   10-10-2008 at 02:37:46 PM
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Is there any danger if it cannot run my current setup or will it just not turn on?

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outlw6669   10-10-2008 at 02:45:44 PM
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If it is unable to power your system, odds are it will randomly shut down under a load.
If you continue to overload a PSU, there is a good chance that it will fail and, in doing so, send a voltage surge to one or another of your components.
The PSU is one of those components you never want to skimp out on.

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guitarwolf   10-10-2008 at 02:52:01 PM
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Well that does not sound good. I guess I will try booting it up and see how things go and if it shuts down even once I will upgrade. Was looking at this -

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817371015

Would I be able to go sli with that psu?

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outlw6669   10-10-2008 at 02:58:10 PM
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That PSU is a step in the right direction but it is an Antec EA model, not one of the high quality EW ones.
For the same price, this Corsair 650w would be a much better choice.

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guitarwolf   10-10-2008 at 03:03:28 PM
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I read some reviews for the ultra and it got mostly positive ones so I am hoping I have no problems.

 

http://www.extremeoverclocking.com [...] ect_7.html
http://www.slcentral.com/ultra-x-c [...] /page7.php

 


So I take it with that psu you linked I would also be equipped for sli in the future?


Message edited by guitarwolf on 10-10-2008 at 03:07:53 PM
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outlw6669   10-10-2008 at 03:04:55 PM
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Yes, the Corsair 650w will have more than enough power for 8800GTS SLI.

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guitarwolf   10-10-2008 at 03:08:28 PM
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Thank you for the replies!

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