Quad sli PSU's??

**Blacksmith1** · 05-25-2011, 08:34 AM

I see alot of them advertised. however, when I look at the specs they list 3) 6 pin and 3) 8, or 6+2 pin pci-e connectors. this will not run 4 video cards that take one of each connector. so what PSU's do actually have the needed 8 pci-e connectors? preferably 80+ certified. modular is also a plus but not a requirement.

**Dragon** · 05-25-2011, 02:55 PM

most newer psu's all use a 6+2 configuration. that you are going to have to look at each and every PSU you want and see if it has at least 8 6+2 PCI-E connectors.

here is one with a lot of connectors HERE

**Blacksmith1** · 05-25-2011, 03:14 PM

I only need 8, that has 15. and the price is a bit steep for me. I'm hoping to find something around $150 or less. i've seen several in that range that claim quad but only have 6 connectors...
what do you think of this?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...tec-_-17371032
I've had a true power 550 for a couple years that still works fine (replaced it with the one in my sig)

**Victor** · 05-25-2011, 05:50 PM

over at geforce.com there is a list of PSU certified for different sli config: http://www.geforce.com/#/Hardware/PowerSupplies

it's a good place to start checking.

**James86** · 05-25-2011, 06:59 PM

Or how about running two PSU's in one case?
http://www.overclock.net/faqs/15751-...two-power.html

**Blacksmith1** · 05-25-2011, 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by Victor

over at geforce.com there is a list of PSU certified for different sli config: http://www.geforce.com/#/Hardware/PowerSupplies

it's a good place to start checking.

Been there it's ultra (and the model they list doesn't have connections for 4 cards) or something that better be platinum plated for the price they want.

Originally Posted by James86

Or how about running two PSU's in one case?
http://www.overclock.net/faqs/15751-...two-power.html

thought about that but the case I have my eye on is the T-T Armor+. it has the 10 slots for quad sli tons of room but only space for one PSU. the one I'm using now won't fit the quad set up. and at this point i'm window shopping to see what's avalible. gotta get up the fundage in pieces. the plan is the amor case, a foxconn destroyer, my buddy's 945 cpu when he gets his x6, a bit of ddr2, a hdd,and i think i got everything else here. I will however happily take any donated parts anyone want to ship my way.

thanks for that link tho' i'll keep that in mind. I wonder if having the 6 pins on one psu and the 8's on the other would cause a problem. my luck it would melt the system case and all....