PSU GTX 260 SLI

[robertomad]

Can you please advice? And Should I go with a highest card i.e. GTX 275 instead of GTX 260 SLI? Thanks

 

[robertomad]

I forgot to mention I have an eye on Thermaltake toughpower 850w but was recommended by a friend with Coolermaster 1250W. Thanks again.

 

[Maziar]

Budget?

 

[gkay09]

Well Budget + other specs of your PC...And the resolution at which you want to game...

 

[robertomad]

I guess the one with bang for the buck please. I was looking at novatech.co.uk to buy the whole system. But not sure which one is the best option. And also need something that will give me head room for upgrade components. Thanks.

 

[gkay09]

Well I would suggest Corsair 850TX...Can handle GTX 285 SLI, with an overclocked CPU, case fans, 2 or 3 HDDs, DVD drive...
But to have a more clear idea, give us the other specs of your PC, and at what resolutions you play at...

 

[robertomad]

CPU: I7-920
MOBO: P6T Deluxe
Memory: 12GB XMS3/6GB Dominator
GPU: GTX 260 SLI
PSU: ?
CASE: HAF-932
COOLING: CoolIT Domino ALC
DVD: 20x LightScribe
HDD: 1TB WD Caviar Black


Thanks.

 

[robertomad]

By the way I will try to OC the CPU to about 3.6. Thanks again.

 

[gkay09]

Corsair 850TX is more than suffice like I said before...

 

[robertomad]

Rig will be use for 3d Rendering and Video Converting.

 

[robertomad]

I wish I could just edit my post. CPU is 920 D0. All of this is from Novatech. And also do you recommend any Brand for GTX? Is XFX better? OR BFG?

 

[Maziar]

Thats a very good choice however if u want a modular PSU,u can go for OCZ MODXSTREAM 900W too,its specs are nearly the same as the corsair one(The OCZ model produces 72A on rails)and its modular too,i have one and i am very satisfied with it.

About GPU,Both XFX and BFG are good brands.

 

[gkay09]

As for the Graphics card brand, the XFX, EVGA, BFG all are good brands...get the one with a better warranty....

 

[gkay09]

EDIT: Damn double post :|
Well at what resolutions you play ??? Or is the PC just for 3d Rendering and Video Converting???

 

[robertomad]

I would want the highest resolution for gaming. I'm still trying to look for a 24" monitor. I was thinking of HP LP2475w but it's abit expensive. Has anybody know if Samsung 2233RZ any good? But the thing is it's only 22". Do you know which monitor is good in 24" range? Thanks.

 

[gkay09]

Well for a 24" monitor(1920X1200) resolution, get the GTX 275...It is more than suffice and performs similar to the GTX 285 at that resolution...So later when you feel the need for more graphics power, then add one more in SLI...
As for the 24" monitors, Check these out...
ASUS MK241H
SAMSUNG TOC T240

 

[robertomad]

Thanks gkay09. Do you think 120HZ be a best option for 3d gaming or Movies? The thing is I bought the 3D DVDs for my daughter but the 3D glasses provided doesn't even work on our 40" LCD TV which is currently connected to my PC via S-Video. I heard about this Nvidia 3d Vision but I'm just not sure if it will work for these movies.

 

[robertomad]

I'm new to this GTX thingy. I heard about Aegis physx before. Do most of these new GTX has Physx built-in? Thanks.

 

[gkay09]

Well I am sorry I don't have an idea about the 3D Glasses and Nvidia's 3D vision...
But I do know that the 120MHz LCDs have better pictures and there is virtually no ghosting...And yes they are the best option for fast moving images/ games...

And yes the GTX series have them in-built...

 

[gkay09]

Well I was wrong about the price premium part...they cost pretty much the same as a regular LCDs...
I had mistook it for the 240 MHz LCDs that are available now...

 

[robertomad]

Well I am sorry I don't have an idea about the 3D Glasses and Nvidia's 3D vision...
But I do know that the 120MHz LCDs have better pictures and there is virtually no ghosting...And yes they are the best option for fast moving images/ games...

And yes the GTX series have them in-built...

Will there be big difference between 22" inch or 24" in terms of gaming?

 

[gkay09]

Well more than the screen size, the resolution matters the most...

There are 22" and a 24" LCD with the same 1080p resolution...So there will be no difference as for the graphics performance...

But there are 24" monitors with 1920X1200 resolution. which requires a more powerful card to handle those resolutions...

It is more of a personal choice I would say...some people like to game at larger screens and some people prefer normal screens...

 

[robertomad]

Well more than the screen size, the resolution matters the most...

There are 22" and a 24" LCD with the same 1080p resolution...So there will be no difference as for the graphics performance...

But there are 24" monitors with 1920X1200 resolution. which requires a more powerful card to handle those resolutions...

It is more of a personal choice I would say...some people like to game at larger screens and some people prefer normal screens...

If I get 24" with 1920X1200 resolution is GTX 275 enough?

 

[gkay09]

Yes for the current games it is more than suffice...But in future if you want to enjoy the games at all their glory, then you would have to add one more in SLI...

But how much is the GTX 275 and the 2X GTX260...?

 

[robertomad]

Estimate from Novatech: GTX 275 - £230 and GTX 260 - £170.