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OK, I'm planning ahead now.
Eventually, my upgrades are going to be such that I'll have 2 4870X2's in my machine.
I have an 880W Hiper PSU, which is fine for a single X2, and is enough wattage for 2, but isn't a "mainstream" brand, and I'm not sure if the power cables will reach both cards. Even if they do, I'm not sure if the rails will handle it.
So, I thought to ask, to save me buying a more expensive PSU when I get the second card, what are my options for buying a second, smaller PSU?
If I do it, what extra kit do I need (do I need a Y dongle for the motherboard so that the power switch works? If so, where from, how do I do it?).
Is it advised? Is it a good option, worth saving money than buying a bigger PSU?
Case isn't a problem - easy enough room in there for a second PSU.
Thoughts? Advice?
Regards,
MojoMonkey
Eventually, my upgrades are going to be such that I'll have 2 4870X2's in my machine.
I have an 880W Hiper PSU, which is fine for a single X2, and is enough wattage for 2, but isn't a "mainstream" brand, and I'm not sure if the power cables will reach both cards. Even if they do, I'm not sure if the rails will handle it.
So, I thought to ask, to save me buying a more expensive PSU when I get the second card, what are my options for buying a second, smaller PSU?
If I do it, what extra kit do I need (do I need a Y dongle for the motherboard so that the power switch works? If so, where from, how do I do it?).
Is it advised? Is it a good option, worth saving money than buying a bigger PSU?
Case isn't a problem - easy enough room in there for a second PSU.
Thoughts? Advice?
Regards,
MojoMonkey