SLI 560's I3-2120 on 600W PSU

[hunter387]

Will a Corsair CX600 watt power supply be enough for sli 560's? I'm not doing SLI for a while so I can just buy another PSU later on. But if I were to SLI 560 would 600W be enough??

 

[rolli59]

It would just do it but does not have enough PCIe power connectors for two cards. A little bigger PSU would be recommended.

 

[hunter387]

I think the EVGA 560 SSC comes with a connector for PCIe. Chances are I will buy a new PSU when I upgrade to SLI though.

 

[Rugger]

Better options but a little more expensive:
XFX 650W with 53A on the 12V: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207014
OCZ ZS 750W with 54A on the 12V: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341049

I'd personally go for the XFX; made by Seasonic and has a 5yr warranty.

 

[hunter387]

Thanks for the recommendation but unfortunately I'm on a tight budget and the Corsair CX600w is only $60 right now

 

[Zero_]

Possible power consumption-wise. But Corsair intentionally left out additional power connectors so you are tempted to buy a more expensive PSU.

If you have no qualms about using adapters, you shouldn't have an issue. But if you are going to buy a new PSU later on, get something cheaper like a CX500 for the single card and save a bit more.