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Ok thanks, I thought it would be like that but I just wanted to check as I'd rather not waste power but I'd like the option to put in a second graphics cards at a later point and so would rather take a larger power supply.

Phoenixlight said:
Ok thanks, I thought it would be like that but I just wanted to check as I'd rather not waste power but I'd like the option to put in a second graphics cards at a later point and so would rather take a larger power supply.


That's the correct approach while selecting the PSU.. Your current setup and your future upgrade plans.. In any case, its always a safe approach to choose a PSU from a quality brand with power rating which is little higher than what required by your current and/or future system plans..
Power supply Authority

To note, you can run two GTX460/5850s fin on a nice 650W, so make sure how many watt you need first.

Headroom is a good thing, more money in your wallet is better.
Power supply Master

Very common question. No one seems to consider that his 400 - 800 watt (or so) PSU is plugged into a wall outlet that can supply 1800 to 2400 watts, and his PSU doesn't explode from that. :) 

Same principle.
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