Re: how much power 4 2 8800gts 320mb
below is the NewEgg link with specs to the ToughPower PSU you linked above(just for reference)...shows each 12v rail @18amps each for a combined total of 48amps. This will work for two 8800gts's with no problem.
It will NOT work with two 8800gtX's though, as that would require 4 pci-e connectors and this PSU has only 2.
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Let me ask you a very important question pertaining to the use of 2 8800gts's...exactly what kind of monitor do you have? Size and brand please?
If your monitor for example only goes to 1280x1024(average 17-19" LCD monitor), then having 2 video cards will be a waste of your money as 1 of those cards will provide more than enough framerate to satisfy that resolution.
By the time the framerate of the 2 cards in SLI would actually be needed by you and your future games, there will be a single card that far far exceeds the performance of the 2 8800gts's combined...for LESS money.
SLI is for people with enormous monitors, and lots of money. You said it yourself, that you do not have alot of money, so I cannot understand why someone in that position would be going to an SLI setup. It is not economical by any means.
Lastly, and don't take this personally. But you seem to be of limited knowledge in the computer hardware area, and using SLI isn't going to be as simple as just sticking the other card in.
There are going to be certain games that require some tinkering to get the SLI utilized correctly. There are going to be constant driver changes to maximize the performance of the 2 cards. There are even going to be some games that actually play SLOWER than having just 1 card!
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But most importantly again, it is the size of your monitor that dictates whether or not you can even benefit from having SLI. If you currently play in 1280x1024 or lower....don't even waste your time thinking about SLI anymore.
Stick with the updated plan of the 600watt Xion and a single 8800gts(get the 640mb model). If you really insist upon more performance, then get the 8800gtx 768mb and be done with it. Don't waste your money on SLI if you'll never actually use it.
Originally posted by _captin_felix_
It will NOT work with two 8800gtX's though, as that would require 4 pci-e connectors and this PSU has only 2.
.
.
.
Let me ask you a very important question pertaining to the use of 2 8800gts's...exactly what kind of monitor do you have? Size and brand please?
If your monitor for example only goes to 1280x1024(average 17-19" LCD monitor), then having 2 video cards will be a waste of your money as 1 of those cards will provide more than enough framerate to satisfy that resolution.
By the time the framerate of the 2 cards in SLI would actually be needed by you and your future games, there will be a single card that far far exceeds the performance of the 2 8800gts's combined...for LESS money.
SLI is for people with enormous monitors, and lots of money. You said it yourself, that you do not have alot of money, so I cannot understand why someone in that position would be going to an SLI setup. It is not economical by any means.
Lastly, and don't take this personally. But you seem to be of limited knowledge in the computer hardware area, and using SLI isn't going to be as simple as just sticking the other card in.
There are going to be certain games that require some tinkering to get the SLI utilized correctly. There are going to be constant driver changes to maximize the performance of the 2 cards. There are even going to be some games that actually play SLOWER than having just 1 card!
.
.
.
But most importantly again, it is the size of your monitor that dictates whether or not you can even benefit from having SLI. If you currently play in 1280x1024 or lower....don't even waste your time thinking about SLI anymore.
Stick with the updated plan of the 600watt Xion and a single 8800gts(get the 640mb model). If you really insist upon more performance, then get the 8800gtx 768mb and be done with it. Don't waste your money on SLI if you'll never actually use it.
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