3 8800GTX

[3t3P]

erm this is like running a microwave continuously so have fun with powah billz

 

[Corasik]

Nvidia recommends using at least a 1,100W PSU. The Thermaltake Topower that was used in the test was really stressed. The kill-a-watt-device showed a total power consumption of 819W.

Killawattmeter is on the wrong side of the PSU. If you assume a top quality PSU with 80+ rating, then 819W at the wall only equates to approximatly 655W @ 80% efficiency. (655/819) + 100 = 79.95% efficiency. So an 850W PSU should handle that load ok.

All depends on how strong the 12v rails are.

Sucks to have that computer in summer, but in the winter it would make a pretty good "space heater". Just turn off the central heating and let the computer keep the room hot Probably wont cost as much as the heaters anyway!

 

[ACESHIGH]

got a 2nd pc wich has 2 8800gtx in sli using cooler master 850watt psu,is that enough to run 3 GTX in tri sli aswell as my other components?

There is an easy way to tell that your PSU cant support tri-SLI, wait untill you hear it go BOOM.