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Old 10-18-05   #1 (permalink)
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Is there any special power supply one would need to run SLI? Like 2 7800's for example. Do they require monster power?
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yes 2x7800 would need alot of power properly best to get 2 power boxes, or get one powerfull one.
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This is a great one for that much load http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817703001
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Its called SLI certified power supplies, they all around.
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yes 2x7800 would need alot of power properly best to get 2 power boxes, or get one powerfull one.
Yep, like this one
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817703001
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I dont think 7800GTX's would like that.. Or 6800U's not enough W's total. Generally you want 550+ for SLI..
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I dont think 7800GTX's would like that.. Or 6800U's not enough W's total. Generally you want 550+ for SLI..
look at it's specs...
* 510W (650W peak) @ 50°C (industrial rated)
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680's dont use a lot of power really IMO, i got my 6800GT OC'ed at 450/1.3 on a 300W power supply, and it says you need a 350 at stock speeds.
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680's dont use a lot of power really IMO, i got my 6800GT OC'ed at 450/1.3 on a 300W power supply, and it says you need a 350 at stock speeds.
6800 Ultra's wont like it they be power hungry.
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I dont think 7800GTX's would like that.. Or 6800U's not enough W's total. Generally you want 550+ for SLI..
Its not the number of watts. Its a PC Power & Cooling PSU. It can handle two 6800Ultras.
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