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Old Nov 12, 2012, 12:23 AM   #14
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Originally Posted by Frick View Post
That might not have been because the PSU was underpowered, it could just have been defective. The 460 pulls about 160W in Furmark, so a 750W unit would be just fine (if it's a decent unit).
I think it was a combination of low quality and aging. It ran fine for 3 years with Dual-9800GTXs Folding, but popped within an hour of putting in the GTX460s.

I just wouldn't risk it, IMO getting a good 750w would be wise. Heck even a CX750 would do and is only $65 right now.
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