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boogah · Sep 29, 2008, 08:28 PM

box says 750w for 2x 3870x2 but i ran fine on my 650w antec with Q6600 at 3.8 and oc 3870x2. the 6 pin PCI-E to 2 x 6+2 pin PCI-E will provide better power delivery than the molex adapters if you decide not to upgrade the PSU to like an 850w or so.

Sep 29, 2008, 08:28 PM	#8
boogah Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 865 (0.48/day) Thanks: 22 Thanked 146 Times in 140 Posts System Specs	box says 750w for 2x 3870x2 but i ran fine on my 650w antec with Q6600 at 3.8 and oc 3870x2. the 6 pin PCI-E to 2 x 6+2 pin PCI-E will provide better power delivery than the molex adapters if you decide not to upgrade the PSU to like an 850w or so. __________________ Heatware \| Paypal \| Ebay

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