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January 26, 2012, 01:13:55 AM
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I have these 4 cards (7970 / 6950 / 5970 / AND 5870) on the Crosshair IV Extreme with this PSU:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182188

I have free energy from my college dorm. Suggestions? Cheesy
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January 26, 2012, 01:49:24 AM
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No you will want at least 1200W, or 1500 to play it safe.
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January 26, 2012, 02:25:18 AM
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Quote from: fb39ca4 on January 26, 2012, 01:49:24 AM
No you will want at least 1200W, or 1500 to play it safe.

how about this one?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171063&Tpk=cooler%20master%201300w

Just bought for $200
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January 26, 2012, 03:10:30 AM
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Quote from: ragingazn628 on January 26, 2012, 02:25:18 AM
Quote from: fb39ca4 on January 26, 2012, 01:49:24 AM
No you will want at least 1200W, or 1500 to play it safe.

how about this one?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171063&Tpk=cooler%20master%201300w

Just bought for $200

That should be fine. I run five 5870s on a OCZ 1250W without any issues, 1300W is plenty for your setup.
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January 26, 2012, 07:02:23 AM
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I can't believe more of you don't have issues with fried components. You guys just pick the cheapest PSU's with the required wattage.
The PSU is the single most important piece of HW to spend a little extra on for quality.
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January 26, 2012, 09:21:14 AM
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171063&Tpk=cooler%20master%201300w is cheap?
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