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August 12th, 2010
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Smokin & Jokin
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3-way SLI power issues
I've just invested in a third 280 gtx but much to my dissapointment, my Coolermaster 850w PSU lacks a third 8pin pcie plug. Before anyone asks, I've tried using the adapters (molex to 6pin, etc) bundled with the card and they did not work. I don't want to fork out for another PSU. I have found something interesting though and I was wondering if anybody here has dealt with these devices. Thermaltake ToughPower Power Express W0157 - Video card: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo |
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August 16th, 2010
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Smokin & Jokin
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Re: 3-way SLI power issues
After alot of switching plugs around, I fixed my power issue.
Turns out the adapters are compatible with my BFG card, but not my XFX's. Weird, I thought all 280's were exactly the same.  I now have 3x 280 gtx's running on an 850w PSU! |
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August 19th, 2010
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Smokin & Jokin
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Re: 3-way SLI power issues
Its running ok now, boots into windows, etc. I've had a couple of random hardware malfunction BSOD's.
I think I may have to upgrade my PSU at some point, this setup is pushing the 850w to the limit! |
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