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I have a 700 Watt OCZ GameXStream Power Supply, I know it says it supports SLI/Xfire, but.... it only has two pci-e connections...how bad of an idea would it be to try to run 2 5850's off the PSU, one using the Molex -> PCI-E Converters?

I'm running a Core i7 920, with a Radeon 4890 atm and it runs fine.

Edit: I meant 700 watt.

Message edited by Netherwind on 09-28-2009 at 03:23:16 AM

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This one is actually better than the corsair 750TX and it is semi-modular. It also has blue leds if your into that.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 750%20Blue

Personally i wouldnt fancy it.

Mactronix

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Yeah I was kinda leaning against it but I figured that there was a chance it might work, I just didn't wanna have to drop an extra $120 on top of the 500 some for the cards.

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Well look at it this way, do you fancy droping 500 on two cards then take a chance and end up with two very fragged cards ?
Some how i think not
Mactronix

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Well no, I'm just not sure on what the power draw is, is there a decent PSU that can support both for under 150?

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Take a look at this it has the 4 PCIE connectors you require is a premier brand, in short its pretty much perfect and a really good price
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139006

Mactronix

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Thank you, I know corsair's a good brand, now to wait for the non-reference 5850's...

Edit: Would it actually be possible to find a modular one at the price? I don't know how much modular adds to the cost though.

Message edited by Netherwind on 09-28-2009 at 12:13:30 AM

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139010 I found this, I have some time to think it over, but my case is definitely crowded with my non-modular OCZ PSU, so I'm definitely leaning toward some sort of modular PSU.

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Get an 850W just to be sure

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This one is actually better than the corsair 750TX and it is semi-modular. It also has blue leds if your into that.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 750%20Blue

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Can you explain to me how that one is better? I can see at least in efficiency it is not better, but I cannot see how that one is better.. Corsair is a very good brand in PSU's and RAM, and I trust them.

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Netherwind wrote :

Read this review.
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.p [...] y&reid=140

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