[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814103085[/url]
That is my graphics card. I plan on snagging another one to crossfire, as you can see.
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371016[/url]
This is my PSU which is good. But is it crossfire good? If so, is it possible to buy 2 6 pin connectors and plug them into it? It has 5 expansion ports, but only one is red and labeled for PCI. The rest say SATA or something. Is it safe? Was that port just the generic go-to?
My computer is
GPU
PSU
i5 750
Gigabyte mobo
4 gigs ram
Thank you kindly.
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Oh and if that PSU ends up just being the bane of crossfireing, what PSU would be good for it? Thanks again.
This is just personal experience, but I've built 3 computers using that exact PSU and 2 of those PSUs failed (within 6 months). Antec normally puts out quality products
but 2 out of 3 doesn't bode well. Besides 550W probably won't be enough Maybe a 600W-650W Corsair?
About 600W should be good for that card in Crossfire depending on the rest of your system.
source: [url]http://www.guru3d.com/article/radeon-hd-5850-review-crossfire/9[/url]
(Their system would have a higher power-draw then yours)
Alright. So if I get a 650 watt PSU that says "Crossfire ready" but only comes with 2 6 pin connectors, would I just need to buy 2 more and plug them into it?
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[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139012&cm_re=psu-_-17-139-012-_-Product[/url]
Hot damn this one comes with 4
[QUOTE=Razzie;20203441]
My computer is
GPU
PSU
i5 750
Gigabyte mobo
4 gigs ram
[/QUOTE]
What is this? PSU is not a type of PSU, and GPU is not a type of GPU. Gigabyte mobo could equal many motherboards..
[QUOTE=gerbils_alt_2;20208530]What is this? PSU is not a type of PSU, and GPU is not a type of GPU. Gigabyte mobo could equal many motherboards..[/QUOTE]
Well, I thought I wouldn't have to retype them out seeing as I posted them,
But clearly I am wrong.
[QUOTE=Razzie;20204656]Alright. So if I get a 650 watt PSU that says "Crossfire ready" but only comes with 2 6 pin connectors, would I just need to buy 2 more and plug them into it?
[editline]10:15PM[/editline]
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139012&cm_re=psu-_-17-139-012-_-Product[/url]
Hot damn this one comes with 4[/QUOTE]
That is an excellent power supply, if it's in your price range I say go for it!
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139010[/url]
That's $6 more, considering the other one has $5.99 shipping, and after you apply the coupon. So get that one ^
[QUOTE=anikilol;20215674][URL]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139010[/URL]
That's $6 more, considering the other one has $5.99 shipping, and after you apply the coupon. So get that one ^[/QUOTE]
Mmm, not going to be able to order it by tomorrow since I get paid on thursdays and I only got 64 bucks in my bank. Sad day >:
Also, my motherboard I have has 2 USB 3 ports and I think one SATA 6 port, but if both PCIE slots are in use it puts them both at 8x (Which I saw benchmark comparisons of to 16x and it's like 5 FPS so whatever) and downs the power of the USB 3/SATA 6 ports to USB 2/SATA 3. Is it a good trade off?
[QUOTE=anikilol;20215674][url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139010[/url]
That's $6 more, considering the other one has $5.99 shipping, and after you apply the coupon. So get that one ^[/QUOTE]
Hey good find, that's not a bad deal!
Now I wish I had a build project to put one in! :crying:
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[QUOTE=Razzie;20219257]Mmm, not going to be able to order it by tomorrow since I get paid on thursdays and I only got 64 bucks in my bank. Sad day >:
Also, my motherboard I have has 2 USB 3 ports and I think one SATA 6 port, but if both PCIE slots are in use it puts them both at 8x (Which I saw benchmark comparisons of to 16x and it's like 5 FPS so whatever) and downs the power of the USB 3/SATA 6 ports to USB 2/SATA 3. Is it a good trade off?[/QUOTE]
Although I'm not sure about the difference in speed for SATA, I really don't see that big of a difference between USB 2 and 3...yet. Maybe as more USB 3 compatible devices come out the difference will be clearer.
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