Can this PSU run dual 480's?

[Don_Dana]

hi
i was wondering if for dual sli 480's can run with this PSU (with cpu overclock ,5 fans and 3/4HDD)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171049

thanks (btw i not sure if i had to pick either PSU or video section i choice this one anyways)

 

[sk1939]

1000W should be enough for what you want to do...but I'm not sure about the brand though....take a look at this one

its about the same price.

 

[mindless728]

for dual 480's, you could easily make due with a good 850w PSU

Corsair 850TX

 

[jryan388]

Yah that ones fine

 

[feeddagoat]

http://www.hardocp.com/article/2010/04/27/gtx_480_470_power_supply_unit_buying_guide

Article was of limited use tbh but it should answer the question

 

[jsc]

Two GTX480's pull about 40 amps peaking to 50 amps. I do not think that the 850 watt Corsair has enough reserve power to handle this. Of the three PSU's listed, the Antec is the best choice.

 

[rofl_my_waffle]

I dont understand what was said above, please explain.

If the GTX 480s pull up to 50A, how can the Corsair 850XT with a 12v rail at 70A be beaten by the antec which uses 4 separate 12v rails at 25A each.

If anything I suggest the Corsair since you don't have to balance the rails. 850W should be enough with a little extra room if you don't overclock the cards.