new power supply

bytor323 · Oct 9, 2008, 03:04 PM

got my hands on another 8800gtx so i,am looking into sli the pair but the power supply has only 2 pci 6pin plugs but will need 4 any idears about which power supplys to use?

OldBuzzard · Oct 9, 2008, 04:07 PM

The Corsair 750TX has 4 x 6+2 connectors, and their 1000HX has 6 x 6+2 connectors.

That PSU are you currently using? It may be good enough to just use 2 of the the 4-pin molexs with an adapters.

bytor323 · Oct 9, 2008, 08:33 PM

Thanks for the reply i am at the moment using a OCZGXS700 If thats any help

OldBuzzard · Oct 9, 2008, 10:01 PM

That PSU should be abke to run SLI. All you need to do is get the adapters.

[COLOR=#800080]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16812198016[/COLOR]

Oct 9, 2008, 03:04 PM	#1
bytor323 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	new power supply got my hands on another 8800gtx so i,am looking into sli the pair but the power supply has only 2 pci 6pin plugs but will need 4 any idears about which power supplys to use?

Oct 9, 2008, 04:07 PM	#2
OldBuzzard DH's oldest Geek Join Date: May 2003 Location: Oberlin, OH Posts: 2,781 Rep Power: 142 System Specs	Re: new power supply The Corsair 750TX has 4 x 6+2 connectors, and their 1000HX has 6 x 6+2 connectors. That PSU are you currently using? It may be good enough to just use 2 of the the 4-pin molexs with an adapters. __________________ When looking for a reason as to why things go wrong, never rule out sheer STUPIDITY

Oct 9, 2008, 08:33 PM	Thread Starter #3
bytor323 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Re: new power supply Thanks for the reply i am at the moment using a OCZGXS700 If thats any help

Oct 9, 2008, 10:01 PM	#4
OldBuzzard DH's oldest Geek Join Date: May 2003 Location: Oberlin, OH Posts: 2,781 Rep Power: 142 System Specs	Re: new power supply That PSU should be abke to run SLI. All you need to do is get the adapters. [COLOR=#800080]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16812198016[/COLOR] __________________ When looking for a reason as to why things go wrong, never rule out sheer STUPIDITY Last edited by OldBuzzard; Oct 9, 2008 at 10:06 PM.