3-way SLI power issues

LocKStocK

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Hello all once again.
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
 
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.:suprised:
I now have 3x 280 gtx's running on an 850w PSU!
 
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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Also Hi EP and people. I found this place again while looking through a oooollllllldddd backup. I have filled over 10TB and was looking at my collection of antiques. Any bids on the 500Mhz Win 95 fix?
Any of the SP crew still out there?
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Impressed you have kept this alive this long EP! So many sites have come and gone. :(

Just did some crude math and I apparently joined almost 18yrs ago, how is that possible???
hello peeps... is been some time since i last came here.
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