Which power supply for i7, and GTX 280 SLI.

engstrom0304 · 11 Jan 2009 at 10:49

Im getting a rig with an i7, to start with it will be a single GTX 280, but i may add another in may. What kind of power supply would i need, would a tx 650 be enough?

ChrisD. · 11 Jan 2009 at 10:55

You got a 30" monitor or something?

OneTime · 11 Jan 2009 at 10:56

It should be enough but if I was you I would give myself some headroom and go for the 750. £17 more but allows you to go Tri-SLI in the future

engstrom0304 · 11 Jan 2009 at 10:57

i wouldnt buy tri sli!!! I have a 24" 1920 x 1200 monitor. But im already strapped for cash £17 is a lot for me

i know that i probably dont need 2 280's but i WANT TWO!!!

OneTime · 11 Jan 2009 at 11:00

Strapped for cash and yet your going for i7 and paying the premium of new tech.
Personally I would wait. Your setup will last you another year or two. Save up the money and buy it when you can afford the luxury of having the new tech.

What do you use your computer for anyways?

engstrom0304 · 11 Jan 2009 at 11:05

ok, i buy the i7 by selling my current system while it still has good value. I have been offered £900 for my current system which i would not get in 1 or 2 years. I use the pc for gaming. But if i dont change to i7 now i wont be able to.

ChrisD. · 11 Jan 2009 at 11:09

engstrom0304 said:
i wouldnt buy tri sli!!! I have a 24" 1920 x 1200 monitor. But im already strapped for cash £17 is a lot for me

i know that i probably dont need 2 280's but i WANT TWO!!!

Then you're a fool. You do not need two 280's to run a 24" panel. All you're doing is wasting money and producing more heat.

engstrom0304 · 11 Jan 2009 at 11:12

so i use my gtx 280 and a tx 650

ChrisD. · 11 Jan 2009 at 11:14

Yes that will be fine.

You only need two 280's if you're running a 30" panel or more/showing off on a forum.

engstrom0304 · 11 Jan 2009 at 11:23

ok
i want to top those crysis benchies!!

ChrisD. · 11 Jan 2009 at 11:25

Then go ahead and waste your money. Stating that £17 is a lot of money for you and then wanting a second 280 to top a benchmark, I think you're off your rocker.

engstrom0304 · 11 Jan 2009 at 11:28

its not a lot but it at the moment it is. In may ill have an extra sum of money to spend. I am a student!!

ChrisD. · 11 Jan 2009 at 11:31

Then go out and spend your money on alcohol and weed instead of on a GFX card that you don't need. I used to have SLI as it was a "cool" thing to have. Having one card is miles better and I doubt I'll ever have SLI again unless I can pick up an 8800 GTX for less then £70. Even then I'll only do that if my rig starts to struggle.

Strife212 · 11 Jan 2009 at 12:08

MilanoChris said:
Then you're a fool. You do not need two 280's to run a 24" panel. All you're doing is wasting money and producing more heat.

You do on Crysis :cool:

ChrisD. · 11 Jan 2009 at 12:15

Strife212 said:
You do on Crysis

But it's a crap game.

MidnightLamp · 11 Jan 2009 at 12:42

MilanoChris said:
Then go ahead and waste your money. Stating that £17 is a lot of money for you and then wanting a second 280 to top a benchmark, I think you're off your rocker.

hear hear

orderoftheflame · 11 Jan 2009 at 12:44

MilanoChris said:
Then go ahead and waste your money. Stating that £17 is a lot of money for you and then wanting a second 280 to top a benchmark, I think you're off your rocker.

Have to agree, if spending £17 on a decent power supply is too much, but forking out for a second 280 isn't, you need to get your priorities sorted.