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Title: Will this work Post by: vonross2012 on April 13, 2013, 02:59:05 PM ok I have 5 available pci-e slots on my motherboard.
I'm goin to get 5 PowerColor AX7970 video cards Will this HUGE power supply handle all 5 cards? http://images17.newegg.com/is/image/newegg/17-494-006-TS?$S300W$ LEPA G Series G1600-MA 1600W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Full Modular Power Supply http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817494006 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817494006) The reason i want only one power supply is that the pcie riser cables with molex connectors specifications state NOT to use multiple power supplies. http://cablesaurus.com/PCIe-x1--%3E-x16-Adapter-Extender-Cable-w-Molex-Connector (http://cablesaurus.com/PCIe-x1--%3E-x16-Adapter-Extender-Cable-w-Molex-Connector) http://cablesaurus.com/image/cache/DSCN0535-228x228.jpg ps here is a neet little connector for multiple power supplies Add2Psu: How to combine multiple power supplies in a single computer Yea I know you can just cut and connect some wires but it makes it easy. http://www.extremetech.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/add2psu.jpg Title: Re: Will this work Post by: ionux on April 13, 2013, 03:10:04 PM Yeah, that will work. And, like you said, you can just cut and connect some of the PSU wires instead of using that quick connector but you've also gotta think about the resale value of your gear should you decide to sell it.
Title: Re: Will this work Post by: middlemarkal on April 13, 2013, 03:31:10 PM ok I have 5 available pci-e slots on my motherboard. good look also at this thread https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=163306.0 I'm goin to get 5 PowerColor AX7970 video cards I prefer gigabyte 3 fans Will this HUGE power supply handle all 5 cards? I don't know the lepa brand, use the silverstone st1500 or an other brand name and check the PS on jonnyguru review site http://images17.newegg.com/is/image/newegg/17-494-006-TS?$S300W$ LEPA G Series G1600-MA 1600W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Full Modular Power Supply http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817494006 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817494006) The reason i want only one power supply is that the pcie riser cables with molex connectors specifications state NOT to use multiple power supplies. http://cablesaurus.com/PCIe-x1--%3E-x16-Adapter-Extender-Cable-w-Molex-Connector (http://cablesaurus.com/PCIe-x1--%3E-x16-Adapter-Extender-Cable-w-Molex-Connector) http://cablesaurus.com/image/cache/DSCN0535-228x228.jpg back order ps here is a neet little connector for multiple power supplies Add2Psu: How to combine multiple power supplies in a single computer Yea I know you can just cut and connect some wires but it makes it easy. http://www.extremetech.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/add2psu.jpg Title: Re: Will this work Post by: DrG on April 13, 2013, 06:45:11 PM I have a LEPA 850 on one on my rigs mining for 2 years no problem. I think LEPA is a spinoff of Enermax, so it should be more than decent.
Title: Re: Will this work Post by: hoplouie on April 28, 2013, 04:46:29 AM any update? Just ordered a LEPA 1600 for my 5 7950's
My reasoning was that I didn't want too many wires/connectors to increase resistance. everybody talks about powered risers.... shouldn't a big PSU take care of pci slots? Title: Re: Will this work Post by: vonross2012 on April 28, 2013, 05:05:39 AM I got 2 of those power supplies. seem to work great, but right now i only have 2 cards per computer. Going to add more but waiting on pcie risers.
Title: Re: Will this work Post by: hoplouie on April 28, 2013, 05:09:36 AM 2 on that huge PSU shouldn't be a problem :D
Title: Re: Will this work Post by: vonross2012 on April 28, 2013, 05:09:57 AM any update? Just ordered a LEPA 1600 for my 5 7950's My reasoning was that I didn't want too many wires/connectors to increase resistance. everybody talks about powered risers.... shouldn't a big PSU take care of pci slots? The reason for powered pcie risers is most motherboards can handle at least 3 cards but more that that can risk damaging the motherboard. Title: Re: Will this work Post by: 2Kool4Skewl on April 30, 2013, 07:35:05 AM I have a LEPA 850 on one on my rigs mining for 2 years no problem. I think LEPA is a spinoff of Enermax, so it should be more than decent. LEPA's products and enermax products are almost identical and use the same components. Both make good psus. That psu will almost max out your 1875W circuit (assuming it's 15A). I wouldn't use more energy than 1440w continually out of a 15A line. It's not rated for it. Lines are only rated at 80% max capacity for continuous operation. |
