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Will my Corsair 620hx be able to handle this?

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entropy1982

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I just ordered this rig Thursday. The order already shipped, but I made a few changes and am worried I will need to change the PSU. I plan to add a Dell 3007wfp to my two 22 inch monitors. I will be getting a second gtx260 to put in SLI to support the 2560 resolution. Do you think I will be ok with the corsair or should i eat the money and have newegg charge me the 15% fee to get a more powerful psu
 
If you plan a huge OC...I would upgrade, but you should probably be ok...you will need to use some adapters though.
 
What may happen if it won't be enough power with the overclock?

I don't plan on a huge OC just a moderate one. What is considered moderate for my cpu btw? 🙂
 
Well the Corsair HX620 only comes with a couple of PCI-E connectors, so you would need to use something like a 2X molex to PCI-E adapter to make the other 2 you would need for GTX 260 SLI

If your overclock sucks too much energy, you may get lock ups and or reboots.

Since the Core i7 goes up to 3.2Ghz, I would think moderate would be anything under 3.6Ghz...
 
620HX is more than enough to run that rig.
620HX comes with enough adaptor to run tri setup as well.

Why did you go with GTX260 instead of 4890?
I would've gotten SSD instead of that velociraptor.

I have a very similar setup as you, but with 4890.
 
Originally posted by: PUN
620HX comes with enough adaptor to run tri setup as well.
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No it doesn't, it only comes with 2 PCI-E connectors....The adapters would come with the videocard...triple GTX 260, is not recommended at all....
 
Just don't overclock too much. My rig (2x GTX260C216 SC, i7 920 @ 3.9GHz, 2x 500GB 7200RPM, sound card, etc) draws 704W (860W at the wall) at full load, or around 500-600 at gaming load.
 
Originally posted by: HOOfan 1
Originally posted by: PUN
620HX comes with enough adaptor to run tri setup as well.
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No it doesn't, it only comes with 2 PCI-E connectors....The adapters would come with the videocard...triple GTX 260, is not recommended at all....
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It comes with 2 PCI-E connector but it also comes with PCI-E Adaptors from 4pin, thus enabling tri, quad, etc.

You are basically saying that wall outlets have only 2 power outlets, so you are limited to 2 electronic devices, when you can use power strips to power many devices.
 
Originally posted by: PUN

It comes with 2 PCI-E connector but it also comes with PCI-E Adaptors from 4pin, thus enabling tri, quad, etc.

You are basically saying that wall outlets have only 2 power outlets, so you are limited to 2 electronic devices, when you can use power strips to power many devices.
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Yeah, you can use a power strip...but there is such a thing as a circuit breaker or fuse, which limits the amount of power you can pull from that outlet. GTX 260 Sli with the HX620 is ok...but trying tri-sli....that is not a good idea at all.
 
Originally posted by: HOOfan 1
devices, when you can use power strips to power many devices.
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Yeah, you can use a power strip...but there is such a thing as a circuit breaker or fuse, which limits the amount of power you can pull from that outlet. GTX 260 Sli with the HX620 is ok...but trying tri-sli....that is not a good idea at all.[/q]

You are correct. And, as robust as the HX620 is, it would "probably" 3 x 260s but, I would never suggest running a PSU at 90+% of its rated output for long periods of time. You are just asking for trouble.

Also, FWIW, the OP never mentioned tri SLI so the OP is good shape here.
 
Originally posted by: Yellowbeard
Originally posted by: HOOfan 1
devices, when you can use power strips to power many devices.
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Yeah, you can use a power strip...but there is such a thing as a circuit breaker or fuse, which limits the amount of power you can pull from that outlet. GTX 260 Sli with the HX620 is ok...but trying tri-sli....that is not a good idea at all.[/q]

You are correct. And, as robust as the HX620 is, it would "probably" 3 x 260s but, I would never suggest running a PSU at 90+% of its rated output for long periods of time. You are just asking for trouble.

Also, FWIW, the OP never mentioned tri SLI so the OP is good shape here.
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tri 4890 works with hx620+ i7 920@4ghz + 3 HDD, etc
but the lifespan of the PS would shorten drastically if done so.
 
Shorten it's life? Maybe. You might get 4 years out of the PS instead of 8, no worries.

That PS will easily handle GTX 260 SLI. By the time the PS starts to go, you will have replaced it anyway.
 
Originally posted by: PCTC2
Just don't overclock too much. My rig (2x GTX260C216 SC, i7 920 @ 3.9GHz, 2x 500GB 7200RPM, sound card, etc) draws 704W (860W at the wall) at full load, or around 500-600 at gaming load.
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May I see a read out please? Curious. I will post mine as well.
 
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