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Old 10-17-2008, 08:51 AM   #1 (permalink)
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[SOLVED] 9800GTX 2-way SLI Power Consumption

I Have A PC With These specs;
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I was wondering could i upgrade to 2 Geforce 9800GTX's in sli with a 600 watt PSU
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Old 10-17-2008, 11:27 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: 9800GTX 2-way SLI Power Consumption

you will need a min of a top quality 850w or better
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Re: 9800GTX 2-way SLI Power Consumption

do you think i could run 1 9800gtx then?
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Re: 9800GTX 2-way SLI Power Consumption

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do you think i could run 1 9800gtx then?
I have a 98GTX on a thermaltake toughpower 650W.

What brand is your PSU? The 98GTX really needs more than 650 (usually 700-750ish), but my 650 should hold it over for bout 2 more years.
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Re: 9800GTX 2-way SLI Power Consumption

i have an ocz 600w PSU brand new as my generic one exploded
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it should run on it,but it will push the psu
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cool thanks i might go for a 800 - 900 watt psu next time i upgrade
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