Suggestions Please?

[Bluefox1115]

So I'm looking to grab a second 8800GTX so I can SLI, since they are dirt cheap now, and don't have much less performance than the 9800series.. So I already know I want the second GTX, but should I upgrade my PSU as well? I was looking at the Thermaltake 1200watt Modular PSU. I think it would somewhat futureproof me for upgrading? for reference to my hardware.. it's in my system specs to the left<<<<<<< would 1200watts be overkill? if so? what should I aim for? when I use the Extreme PSU calculator, it figured out to about 1010watts needed for a second gtx and all my hardware.. plus a little head room.. I'm also doing a new case. So.. primarily.. I'm looking to see if I should upgrade from my 700watt PSU..

[das müffin mann]

you would need the bigger psu, the one your looking at looks good to me, but i would definitely recommend getting the bigger psu

[Bluefox1115]

yea I thought so too man.. thanks.. anyone else input on PSU's? brands? watts? must be modular.. lol

[das müffin mann]

whats your price limit?

[thoughtdisorder]

Thermaltake makes a decent psu, what are ya looking to spend?

[Bluefox1115]

well newegg has the gtx/thermaltake 1200 watt as a combo deal to save like $85 PLUS a ton of MIR's... it was ranging like $680 or less for both I think? I don't think that's too bad? I like thermaltake PSU's btw.. It's what I currently have..

[das müffin mann]

got a link for it?

[thoughtdisorder]

I've had nothing but good experiences with Thermaltake, but that's just me. I think they make a fine product. Like anyother product today, it seems you either get a good one or you don't. I think you're on the right path my friend.....

[das müffin mann]

of the ones ive looked at the thermaltake ones are probably the way i would go

[Bluefox1115]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153054


$655 after instant rebates plus a $30mir from tt.. and $50 from evga.. so thats $575 after all rebates.. for a $390 PSU and $340 GFX card.. not bad?

[thoughtdisorder]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153054


$655 after instant rebates plus a $30mir from tt.. and $50 from evga.. so thats $575 after all rebates.. for a $390 PSU and $340 GFX card.. not bad?

Wow! If you've got the dough, that's pretty sweet!:toast:

[das müffin mann]

ya if you have the money for it do it man!

[Bluefox1115]

So you think its worth a second GTX and a 1200waatter? :p lol I just have good credit.. and pay as i make the money. lol

[thoughtdisorder]

So you think its worth a second GTX and a 1200waatter? :p lol I just have good credit.. and pay as i make the money. lol

lol! Just like the rest of us brother!:cool:

[Cold Storm]

Everything looks good man. You have enough head room for the future and shouldn't need to get a psu for a few years... Just make sure that after a few years Psu's do lose their spunk... But, that is a pretty good PSU and damn good price for everything!

[thoughtdisorder]

Everything looks good man. You have enough head room for the future and shouldn't need to get a psu for a few years... Just make sure that after a few years Psu's do lose their spunk... But, that is a pretty good PSU and damn good price for everything!

+1 for sure! That is definately a higher end PSU. But Coldstorm, PSU's have spunk? That's kinda gross!:laugh:

[Cold Storm]

Your PSU is the soul of your system! lol...

[Bluefox1115]

lol... yeah. I figured I'd upgrade this summer or so.. so i'm definately gonna need a new PSU... I'll be selling my current one... 700Watt thermaltake SLI modular 4x +12V rails

[Spacegoast]

corsair is coming out with an HX1000. if it comes out soon enough i would get one of those, as the HX520/620 are 2 of the best modular psu's on the market.

[das müffin mann]

true corsair makes a wicked psu, i would recommend waiting for that except he would be getting a pretty good deal on the stuff he picked out and thermaltake does make a solid psu

[jbunch07]

dont pass that deal up its amazing