Triple Sli question...

[miked79]

(wasnt sure if i should post this on the power supply catagory or this one ) anywHOo

Id like to use 3 gtx 460s cuz i already have 2 and i want a lil more juice.
Do u think this PS has enough to run 3? xfx black edition 750w

Also, can u sli video cards that are the same spec made by a different company?

Thanks!

 

[Twoboxer]

You have a good PSU there, and accroding to this:

http://www.guru3d.com/article/geforce-gtx-460-review/13

it should run 3x460 ok.

SLI does not require the boards come from the same manufacturer. You may find it easier to get them to work in SLI if the have the same clock memory speeds, same BIOS, etc . . . but all that *should* matter is that they all be "460s".

Edit: Whooops - forgot about that (see below).

 

[monsta]

The 460 is limited to Dual SLI, you won't be able to add a third card for Tri SLI, only the 470 and 480 can do that

 

[miked79]

thanks for the responses guys! and thanks for the heads up on the 460s! I had no clue they couldnt do triple...

 

[monsta]

Yeah sorry to tell you the bad news

 

[beenthere]

Whatever you decide to go with...

If you want to objectively, accurately and scientifically determine what PSU power is required for your Vid card and PC in both watts and 12v rail amps., the forum Utility link below will show you how easy it is to calculate this information and objectively determine which PSUs are quality built, reliable PSUs that can meet your needs. Be advised that the available 12v rail amps. is just as important as the total PSU wattage. You need both to be correct.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/314712-28-please-read-determine-power-required