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newtekie1
06-15-2008, 02:59 PM
First of all, I want to say I posted this in the GPU section because I'm looking for a good dedicated VGA PSU, not a standard PSU.

I was looking at the 450w Thermaltake:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153069

Or the 650w Thermaltake:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153070

Are there any other good ones out there? I plan to add a second 9800GTX to the rig in my specs, and I would like to completely take the graphics load off my main PSU. If I decide to add a third GTX I'll run it off my main PSU's connectors. Would 450w be enough for two 9800GTX cards?

Odin Eidolon
06-15-2008, 03:20 PM
450W should be enough for 2 GTX, i think. But those tt bay PSUs are said to be very very noisy and not that good. Just go for a silverstone olympia 1.2 kw or something like that (corsair 1000w?), your pc will thank you

richjordan255
06-15-2008, 03:43 PM
450w should be enopugh but i have always believe that its better to have too much than find out you dont have enough and risk ruining things i use an akasa 850w psu and i love it stable as a rock :)

Fahim
06-16-2008, 12:53 AM
Go for either Corsair HX1000W or Coolermaster Real Power 1000W.

fitseries3
06-16-2008, 01:05 AM
i have an enermax galaxy 1000watt for sale.

dark2099
06-16-2008, 01:08 AM
i have an enermax galaxy 1000watt for sale.

From what I have heard about that PSU, it really is quite good, don't remember the price off hand but fit only deals in good stuff.

newtekie1
06-16-2008, 01:11 AM
I'm really not looking to replace my power supply, and I'm definitely not looking to spend $200+ on a totally new power supply. $110 is already pushing the limit of my budget here. After doing some power reading is seems the 450w will be more than enough for two 9800GTX, my whole system under load doesn't even break 400w, so I think I will just go with that.

dark2099
06-16-2008, 01:14 AM
I suggest the following one, $110 before rebate, $100 after, free shipping.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005

p_o_s_pc
06-16-2008, 01:21 AM
I would get the 650w just to be sure u have the power if u go SLI and want to OC

ShadowFold
06-16-2008, 01:24 AM
Get the 650w one. Im sure they use alot more than 450w..

MKmods
06-16-2008, 01:28 AM
those look like a good idea for those with tower cases, I just wonder how much power they really put out. (I would wait for an accurate review first)
I like things simpler so I would definitely go with a better PS and pass on an add on version (basically you are just adding another heater that exhausts INSIDE your case). Selling your current PS would get you a few bucks to put towards the new one.

hayder.master
06-16-2008, 08:53 AM
you need 1000w or maybe more if you plan for 3 cards, you know the 9800gtx one of the cards how is take much power

Wile E
06-16-2008, 09:09 AM
First of all, I want to say I posted this in the GPU section because I'm looking for a good dedicated VGA PSU, not a standard PSU.

I was looking at the 450w Thermaltake:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153069

Or the 650w Thermaltake:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153070

Are there any other good ones out there? I plan to add a second 9800GTX to the rig in my specs, and I would like to completely take the graphics load off my main PSU. If I decide to add a third GTX I'll run it off my main PSU's connectors. Would 450w be enough for two 9800GTX cards?
Don't waste your money. Your Toughpower 750 is plenty for AT LEAST 2 9800GTX's. Put that $110 away to use on something else down the road.