My sentiments exactly sir. All the +1'ing thats been going on lately is starting to grate on my nerves.Quote:
Originally Posted by 'Xzin',index.php?page=Thread&postID=30310#post3031 0
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My sentiments exactly sir. All the +1'ing thats been going on lately is starting to grate on my nerves.Quote:
Originally Posted by 'Xzin',index.php?page=Thread&postID=30310#post3031 0
I have been looking at a 700-750 watt Thermaltake Toughpower. I currently own an Antec 550w, but for 2 cards and future upgrades I wanted to have a large watt power supply. Should I go larger than 750?
Thanks for the welcome!
-Stig
Probably. An 8800GT can draw upto 250 watts under peak load. Two of them working seperately, and I guess 400 wouldn't be unreasonable, combined with a good motherboard and a couple of Hard Drives, you could easily get to 750 watts.
The key with the 8800GT is to have a good +12V Rail. Ideally you need around 24 Amps per +12V rail, then power each Graphics card from a seperate rail.
The only way to be sure is to buy a massively powerful PSU :-D
Personally I find this to be extremely useful when deciding on a Power supply.
Welp, my time draws near.
This friday is when I am ordering my setup. I've changed to 1x 8800GTS (G92) 512MB and 1x7800GT OC (my current card). I figured I wouldn't really need to upgrade it since it will be running the smaller clients. If it does not prove to be fast enough I'll get another 8800GTS. I plan to get the e8400 unless there is a definitive reason to get a quad core for my 5-client setup. I'm getting a 850watt Thermaltake PS, and a Zalman 9700LED CPU cooler all on a EVGA 780i (wish I could wait for the 790i), a 226BW 22" Samsung monitor will be a nice addition as well, hopefully all landing in my house next week around Wednesday.
Wish me luck with my setup!
Any input about dual core vs quad would be nice.
Stig
quad core for sure, if you can afford the extra cash. Why? because its the new technology and its the best!
Get the quad core. Its far better and it overclocks exceptionally well.
Not too huge a diffrence in price either.
I have 2 8800GTXs on a 750 W PC Power & Cooling power supply, and I've had no issues. We'll see what happens when I slap in the quad proc that just came in the mail today :)Quote:
Originally Posted by 'Stigian',index.php?page=Thread&postID=30663#post3 0663
Well, Hello all!
I'm back with my story now that I have my new stuff up and running.
My new setup.
1x 22" Samsung 226BW
ThermalTake Tsunami Dream Case (although I recommend a case with side slide in harddrive bays)
ThermalTake 850w PS
EVGA 780i Motherboard
Intel Q6600 OC'd to 3.2Ghz with a Zalman 9700 LED cooler
1x 750Gb WD HD
1x 250GB WD HD
2x 2GB Corsair XMS2 memory (OC'd 899Mhz 5-5-5-12 )
1x EVGA 8800 GTS G92 512MB card (OC'd to 770Mhz Core and 2086Mhz memory)
This PC runs 5 wow accounts FLAWLESSLY. I use a program called Set Affinity to autoset the wow clients to use all 4 cores. I use 2 displays, I have them set for dual display, but after reading some posts !!on this GREAT SITE :thumbup: !! I will be changing to horizontal span.
i MIGHT even break down and install Vista, since it handles more than 1 Video card better. Although my wifes PC is more than capable of running multi clients, once the connection bug gets fixed or I find out whats breaking my connection between my 2 keyclone boxes I will use hers and mine together.
I wish you all the best, and thank you for your help. Now i just need to learn to play 5 clients, so far setting up the keys is my current project. I have 5 lvl 70 druids already, just need to figure out a spec and go with it.
Take Care!
OMG!! Tell me more! I want to know! My plan is to get a 2nd 8800GTS G92 so I can have SLI when I want, and 4x monitors when I want. Do tell!! I am really REALLY glad I followed Opt and Wilbur's advice and got the quad, its a monster!Quote:
Originally Posted by 'Chorizotarian',index.php?page=Thread&postID=35769 #post35769
3 8800's - Quad Core - 1000 Watt PS - no problems. Draws 400 Watts Idle though :)