Thanks for another informative review. I didn't realize how small the DPS2000 PSU's were! I was expecting them to be as big as the 2880w power supplies. The noise of the 2880w IBM psu is starting to get to me. I'm just waiting for Finsky to get them in stock. At least I get start by getting the PSU's and fans for now.
I had a good seller on ebay
he sold out I got 2 for 51.50 + 3.50 in tax or 55 total and you know me I had some coupons so I spent 49 for the 2 psu's
2 psu's = 49
2 powercords = 16
2 fans = 34
1 foam tape = free I had some but it is about 3 bucks
total = 99 or 102 if you buy foam tape.
then a breakout board ----- About 50 with shipping---- j4bberwock please comment on this price
pcie cables ------- I prefer the 3ft 15 gauge at 4 each 30 for 120
so 99 + 50 + 120 = 269 for the ability to run 3 s-7's
if you like avalon it uses less pcie cables! you only need 12 and you can run 3 avalon 6's
I suspect you can do 4 avalon 6's on this psu if you run at low volt setting
links for psu+ powercords+ fans + foam tape
http://www.ebay.com/itm/252144440397?http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GMPVAK6?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001JKNMBE?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00http://www.amazon.com/3M-Scotch-Mounting-5-Inch-75-Inch/dp/B00004Z498/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450190254&sr=8-1&keywords=double+side+foam+tapeSo if you are doing avalon 6's and had 3 evga 1300 running 3 of them that would be 600 bucks
if you go the route of the 2x 2000 watt break out board you are
102--- psu's, fans, power cords, foam tape
50 --- break out board and fan plate------------------- j4bbrwock or finksy can confirm exact price
64 --- 16 high end 15 gauge cables from finksy this is enough for 4 avalon 6's
216 usd and this allows for 4 avalon 6's on an underclock to 3100 or 3200gh or run three avalon 6's overclocked to 3950gh
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