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I'm wondering if I have a PSU strong enough to handle another 8800gt in SLI.
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Yes, your crappy PSU will power the second card fine. In fact, if my math is correct, that 680w unit is rated at 880 watt according to the label.
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That's not entirely true; PSUs are usually most efficient when only using about 80% of their max power. Besides, getting something that's more than what you need isn't so bad; it leaves room for expandability. For example, if he ever decides to get a nicer motherboard, quad core processor, and, say for example, two 4850s. |
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Go ahead and use the 400w that Soderstrom recommends, even though it only puts out 360w when it gets hot and has a 1 year warranty which is about the worst in the industry. Even though it'll be over 90% of capacity at load....if it can even handle the load. It's a brilliant choice for a freaking power supply in a SLI system. |
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You'd be much better off with this: Corsair TX650
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