PSU for 9800GTX SLI

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PSU for 9800GTX SLI

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I've been tossing around the idea of SLI-ing a couple of 9800GTX cards. Does anyone know if I'd be pushing my luck to use this card?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6817153039

It has been great for the rig I have described in my signature, but do you think it would be enough for two 9800gtx cards? :-k
Case=Antec Twelve Hundred
Mobo=EVGA 790i Ultra SLI
CPU=Intel Q9450 OC @ 3.7 Ghz
GPU=GTX 280 X 2 SLI
RAM=Corsair DDR3 1600 9-9-9-24
Sound=Creative X-fi Xtreme Gamer
PSU=SilverStone DA1000 1000W
3DMark Vantage=Overall-21,591
CPU-43,435
GPU-18,491
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Re: PSU for 9800GTX SLI

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worth a shot... Wattage wise it should!
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Re: PSU for 9800GTX SLI

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Why get those cards though?
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Re: PSU for 9800GTX SLI

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Zertz wrote:Why get those cards though?
The price for these cards are dropping like crazy
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814150292

Two of these or the GTX+ cards would be an awesome setup. :)
Case=Antec Twelve Hundred
Mobo=EVGA 790i Ultra SLI
CPU=Intel Q9450 OC @ 3.7 Ghz
GPU=GTX 280 X 2 SLI
RAM=Corsair DDR3 1600 9-9-9-24
Sound=Creative X-fi Xtreme Gamer
PSU=SilverStone DA1000 1000W
3DMark Vantage=Overall-21,591
CPU-43,435
GPU-18,491
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Re: PSU for 9800GTX SLI

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700 watts is a bit overkill for those in SLI.
9800 GTX Power Requirements
Minimum of a 450 Watt power supply.
(Minimum recommended power supply with +12 Volt current rating of 24 Amp Amps.)
Minimum 550 Watt for SLI mode system.
(Minimum recommended power supply with +12 Volt current rating of 30 Amp Amps.)


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