PSU for Crossfire 2x HD4870 ?

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rollacorolla

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Can someone recommend a PSU for a new build that will give me the option to crossfire 2x 4870s in the future. It would need 4x 6pin PCI-E connectors.

Setup:
Asus P5Q - Pro (P45)
Q6600 (overclocked w/ Xigmatek cooler)
8GB DDR2 1000
Eventually 2x 4870's (I'll wait for reviews, but I'd like to know I have the option)

Originally I had chose the PCP&P 610W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817703005
I like its quality and single 12V rail, and $90 price tag. However it only has 2x 6pin connectors

Can someone recommend something of similar quality that has 4x 6pin connectors that doesn't cost an arm and a leg?

I'm leaning towards this SilverStone:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817256016

Thanks in Advance
 
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Dianoda

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Oct 11, 2006
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I have this Silverstone 700W unit that Anandtech reviewed a few months ago:

Silverstone DA700 @ Newegg, on sale :)

Anandtech Review

Single rail, high quality components, 4x6pin PCI-E connectors, pretty good price (I paid 180 US$ for mine, but on sale for 160, 140 w/ rebate @ the egg), and very quiet to boot. Oh, and it's modular, too, which was awesome coming from my last rig's non-modular Thermaltake 420W unit (I think it also fried my old rig's mobo as well, do yourself a favor and don't buy a $40 PSU). I'm planning on upgrading to a similar setup (2x4870s), and this power supply should be about perfect for that setup. I'm running a 9850 BE Phenom on an MSI K9A2 Plat, 3 HDs, and a 3850, the PSU is pretty much overkill right now. Also , before you buy, make sure that your case has enough space for whichever PSU you choose (this unit was a tight fit in my friend's Antec P180, but there was plenty of room for it in my CM Cosmos S). Check out Anandtech's review, it's very thorough.

Good luck!
 
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xlimit

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Corsair HX1000
You would never know with the future, powering the future.
I will get this stuff, next month
High 12V
 
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Cuular

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Originally posted by: xlimit
Corsair HX1000
You would never know with the future, powering the future.
I will get this stuff, next month
High 12V
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Seconded. I picked this up to drive my machine that's currently running 2X8800GTX, 8 hitachi deskstar 500GB drives in raid 5, 1 WD Velociratpor 300, and a couple DVD drives.

It's going solid and reasonably quiet. The PSU ramps the speed of the fan up as the load grows. Up to 500W it sits around 25db
 
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BigMoosey74

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Sort of related to the topic...are there a recommended power requirements on the single and xfired 4870 yet?
 
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myocardia

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Originally posted by: BlueAcolyte
Great PSU, but "Silencer" is a gross lie.
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I know, mine didn't make my case fans one bit quieter. My next door neighbors are still every bit as loud as they were before, also. The PCP&C PSU's, though, I've never heard.
 
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JimiP

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The 750w Silencer PSU I had before was not all that loud. It was definitely louder than some but it's not anywhere near unbearable. I don't see what the big deal is with it. Other than the name is a bit misleading.
 
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Jessica69

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