(1000w psu + GTX 280) or (800w + GTX 285)?

terminus

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There are both the same price. I was wondering though, should I get a (1000w PSU + GTX 280) or (800w PSU + GTX 285)?

Here are the rest of my spces:
-Sliverstone Raven RV01
-Asus P6t X58 MOBO
-Intel Core i7 920
-Cooler Master V8
-6GB DDR3 1333MHz RAM
-1.5TB 7200rpm 32mb cache


 

n3f0ur

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If you're sure you're not gonna SLI/crossfire, go with the GTX285.

slizone recommends 1200w+ for GTX280 SLI, so the 1000w MAY not be enough.
 

Helloworld_98

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also the GTX 275 has pretty much the same specs as the 280 minus 128mb of VRAM and a few mhz on the memory clock.

and if you have an i7 pc wouldn't it make more sense to get a 4890 and Overclock it?
 


The OP's rig with either of those gfx cards would be fine with a 650 watt psu . Total system usage maxxed out wont exceed 450 watts .
 

ehanger

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LOL theres no way a computer with a single gtx 280 needs a 1kw PSU there are people who run GTX 295's on 650w rigs and do fine.
 

irkjab

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So, in other words, both those PSUs are too much for the graphics cards. Where are you buying these from, and what do both those combos cost? I bet we can find you a better deal.
 
What brand of psu are you talking about?
The GTX280 and GTX285 should have a 550watt psu with a total of 40amps on the +12v rails according to EVGA. The vga vendors tend to be overly conservative to account for poor quality psu's.