GTX 760 SLI Power Consumption

[danixdlolz]

Hey mates, so this is my build:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($239.00)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($104.99 @ B&H)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($116.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($52.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($18.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro OEM (64-bit)  ($99.99)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($5.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($5.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer H226HQLbid 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($149.99)
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Creative Labs Creative Fatal1ty Headset  ($21.99 @ Amazon)
Other: LED Strips ($21.45)
Other: Steelseries Qck Gaming Mouse Pad (Black) ($9.53)
Other: Reference GTX 760 ($250.00)
Total: $1467.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-01 19:29 EST-0500

 

My PSU is a CX600M as seen before, the thing is this. I already purchased antoher GTX 760 from Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DKX0U0Y

Will my PSU be enough to power two-way GTX 760 SLI. My CPU is not overclocked neither I plan on overclocking.

[TheSLSAMG]

I'd highly recommend against running that system on a CX600M. The CX isn't a good unit to start with, and the configuration will likely need more.

[danixdlolz]

I'd highly recommend against running that system on a CX600M. The CX isn't a good unit to start with, and the configuration will likely need more.

How much more? Am I running a serious risk? And if so, what kind of risk?

[Weak1ings]

Your configuration is likely going to be just fine as both GPUs go to 340W and the system being "around" 200W.

 

I would recommend finding a higher wattage PSU though.

[danixdlolz]

Your configuration is likely going to be just fine as both GPUs go to 340W and the system being "around" 200W.

 

I would recommend finding a higher wattage PSU though.

I'm thinking that same thing. My next PC upgrade will definitely be a higher wattage PSU. 

[danixdlolz]

Any additonal comments?

[App4that]

Yeah, don't do it. Save up for a better PSU and then save up for a strong single card. SLI is not supported by all games, and even when it is supported you still have the power consumption of two cards and the heat that goes with it.

[connorpiper]

I ran my two OC'd GTX 760s and OC'd 3570K on an RM650 which did not surpass 400W load.

But that is an 80+ Gold PSU. 

[danixdlolz]

Yeah, don't do it. Save up for a better PSU and then save up for a strong single card. SLI is not supported by all games, and even when it is supported you still have the power consumption of two cards and the heat that goes with it.

The thing is that I already bought the second GTX 760 from Amazon. So... But I'm planning on getting a better PSU in no time. My actual doubt is if the system will even power on.

[danixdlolz]

I ran my two OC'd GTX 760s and OC'd 3570K on an RM650 which did not surpass 400W load.

But that is an 80+ Gold PSU.

So, in theory should it work on a CX600?

[App4that]

The thing is that I already bought the second GTX 760 from Amazon. So... But I'm planning on getting a better PSU in no time. My actual doubt is if the system will even power on.

I ran a 290 and 390 in crossfire using RM750, it'll power :lol:

[connorpiper]

So, in theory should it work on a CX600?

 

The power is enough. But that PSU is not of the best quality.

There should not be problems though.