Do i have enough Power?

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Fistof40k

Discussion Starter · Dec 4, 2009

Well since the HD 5850 is almost impossible to find, i want to go for a dual SLI set up. I currently have a GTX 260 192 core and I'm looking at a Gigabyte 216 core,

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-294-_-Product

i know that the cores will clock down to 192 but i need to know if my PSU will handle it. Current PSU is a 2007 Alienware Aurora 750w. With alienware being asses I have no idea about the ratings of my PSU.

So can my PSU handle a dual setup, or should i wait for the HD 5850 to become more available?

Thanks Much.
-Fistof40k

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Contagion

· #2 · Dec 4, 2009

Its hard to know for sure.
Alienware is Dell, and Dell usually (in my experience) uses cheap OEM products.
More than likely would be fine, but, I am not entirely certain.

BTW, I am not even sure if you can SLI a core 216 and a 192. But, I could be wrong. Actually I probably am.

If it is this one then, you would be cutting it close.

ALiShaikh

· #3 · Dec 4, 2009

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Do i have enough Power?

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youra6

· #4 · Dec 4, 2009

Yes a 750 is enough for 260s in SLI

shinji2k

· #5 · Dec 4, 2009

The Newton/Delta built 750W PSU used by Dell and Alienware are actually quite good. They have 58A on the 12V which is plenty.

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Misso

· #6 · Dec 4, 2009

I cant really help on whether you have enough power, but I do know that 260's do take alot more than the HD5000 range. I have spent the last few weeks researching much the same thing as i am in somewhat the same predicament, I decided to go with dual 5770's. I would actually reccommend that over a single 5850 as they are cheaper and better (Unless of course your going to CF 5850's in the future).

I also recently found a useful thread here (http://www.overclock.net/power-suppl...ply-guide.html) that shows how to use an extra psu. That one might be of help to you.

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D3FiN3 SiN

· #7 · Dec 4, 2009

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Originally Posted by Contagion

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Its hard to know for sure.
Alienware is Dell, and Dell usually (in my experience) uses cheap OEM products.
More than likely would be fine, but, I am not entirely certain.

BTW, I am not even sure if you can SLI a core 216 and a 192. But, I could be wrong. Actually I probably am.

If it is this one then, you would be cutting it close.

Of course he can SLI a Core 192 and a 216, like he said, the Core 216 will downgrade itself to 192 speeds.

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Fistof40k

Discussion Starter · #8 · Dec 4, 2009

Thanks for all the replies, My first thought was to go with the dual 5770's but two of em are a bit outta range for now, going to see if i can manage it. If i'll attempt the sli.
Again thanks for all the replies.

Contagion

· #9 · Dec 4, 2009

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Thanks for all the replies, My first thought was to go with the dual 5770's but two of em are a bit outta range for now, going to see if i can manage it. If i'll attempt the sli.
Again thanks for all the replies.

That PSU would have more than enough for 2x 5770's.
It would even do 3 maybe even 4 with ease.

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ZealotKi11er

· #10 · Dec 4, 2009

I think you should wait.

Fistof40k

Discussion Starter · #11 · Dec 4, 2009

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That PSU would have more than enough for 2x 5770's.
It would even do 3 maybe even 4 with ease.

ya but 2+ are a bit outta my price range :/ and i'd have to get a Crossfire X motherboard.

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