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6870 crossfire vs my power supply

Forum Graphics & Displays : AMD Radeon 6870 crossfire vs my power supply

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I do not do OCing


Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500K CPU @ 3.30GHz (4 CPUs), ~3.3GHz



CPU Cooler: COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 EVO


Memory: 16384MB RAM G.SKILL RIPJAWS X 1600mhz


Hard Drive:1 TB Western Digital Caviar Black 64mb Cache 7200 RPM x 2


Video Card: XFX Double D HD-687A-ZDFC Radeon HD 6870 1GB


Headphones: Logitech G35 Headset



Webcam: Logitech HD Webcam C310



Sound Card: Onboard



Network Card: Onboard



Keyboard: Microsoft SideWinder X4 Keyboard (IntelliType Pro)



Mouse: Razer Naga Molten Special Edition




Motherboard: MSI Military Class II P67A-GD65



Computer Case: Azza Solano 1000r (two 230mm fans, two 140mm and one 120mm fan - LEDs)



Power Supply: Coolermaster GX 750W


Can i support a second 6870?

Reply to heif53
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Yes although the PSU did not get the best reviews.

Reply to rolli59

Ya, thats what i have heard as well. I just dont wanna upgrade PSU's unless i really have to.

Reply to heif53

you can do it, a crossfire 6870 system like yours will only pull less than 500 watts of power.

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Reply to esrever

my psu is a bronze level, single rail, 80$-100$. btw

Reply to heif53

it definitely will work

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Reply to esrever

Just so you can look it up for yourself and have a bit more confidence:
http://forums.atomicmpc.com.au/index.php?showtopic=264

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Reply to Proximon

Appreciate the responses. Thanks for being Helpful and not trolls. Was referred to this site by a friend. Seems like a good community!

Reply to heif53

okay, so ima buy the second card and just see what happens!

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