How is this PSU?

[Smoblikat]

So I am getting an HD4870X2 for my secondary computer and I decided I would just take the PSU from my main rig and put it into the other one, meaning I will have to buy a new PSU for my main rig. This isnt a big deal since I an in the process of maxing out all of the universal parts of the computer. Case, PSU, fans, fan controllers, drives.......

So how does this PSU look?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817153156

Almost 1300w, platinum certified.

 

[Sleepingforest]

That's more than enough for more than 4 modern cards. You don't need that much power. 450W is enough for a single card. For 2-way SLI or CFX, you'd need 650W, for 3-way, 900W, 4-way requires around 1100W (these all have safety margins for the CPU, and other power consumption is pretty negligible). I think you can trust Thermaltake at the high end, but I think there are cheaper options for that much power like the 1200W Antec High Power Pro for $191.

If all you're looking for is a modern dual card configuration, the Corsair CX750 is plenty (and pretty cheap at $70AR).

 

[Smoblikat]

That's more than enough for more than 4 modern cards. You don't need that much power. 450W is enough for a single card. For 2-way SLI or CFX, you'd need 650W, for 3-way, 900W, 4-way requires around 1100W (these all have safety margins for the CPU, and other power consumption is pretty negligible). I think you can trust Thermaltake at the high end, but I think there are cheaper options for that much power like the 1200W Antec High Power Pro for $191.

If all you're looking for is a modern dual card configuration, the Corsair CX750 is plenty (and pretty cheap at $70AR).

If I wanted a 750w PSU I would just keep the one I have now and buy a 650w for my secondary rig..............

I want a 1200w+ PSU because I plan on upgrading my main rig eventually.

That antec PSU looks good but I want to buy from newegg, and its 300$ there. Plus it has 8 12v rails, I dont want that many rails to deal with.

 

[Sleepingforest]

First of all, define an "eventual" upgrade. When and what? I hate to say this, but with a new generation of cards coming out, it makes more sense to Crossfire two 8XXX cards on a 650-750W PSU (or even go single card) than it does to go tri- or quad-CFX with 6970s. The returns for Crossfiring cards decreases with each card.

 

[ArmyVet88]

Talk about Roid raging, thats alot of power bro!

 

[Smoblikat]

First of all, define an "eventual" upgrade. When and what? I hate to say this, but with a new generation of cards coming out, it makes more sense to Crossfire two 8XXX cards on a 650-750W PSU (or even go single card) than it does to go tri- or quad-CFX with 6970s. The returns for Crossfiring cards decreases with each card.

I want to quad fire HD8XXX, or GTX 7XX. these cards are just getting me by in the interim, until a suitable replacment comes out. I like having all the power I need no matter what, thats why I bought the biggest case on newegg

Rosewill blackhawk ultra, I wanted to never have to buy a new one.

Talk about Roid raging, thats alot of power bro!

Haha, ya. This thing is a BEAST. I just wanted the highest end thing I could get. 1300w platinum PSu is pretty damn good.