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I visited at least 5 different PSU calculator websites including the one from the sticky but can't deduce a reasonable yes or no answer since they are all over the board. I'm looking to add another 780ti Superclocked to my build instead of buying a Titan X. I did not overclock my CPU or current 780ti and have no plans to in the future. Here is my build, including the potential second GPU, via PC Part Picker:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($319.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($168.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-AR ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($239.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Superclocked Video Card (2-Way SLI)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Superclocked Video Card (2-Way SLI)
Power Supply: Corsair 860W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($17.48 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition 37.9 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($16.88 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 37.9 CFM 120mm  Fans  ($26.49 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Das Keyboard 4 Professional Wired Standard Keyboard  ($161.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech MX Master Bluetooth Wireless Laser Mouse  ($77.95 @ Amazon)
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2 minutes ago, SillyKitty said:

I visited at least 5 different PSU calculator websites including the one from the sticky but can't deduce a reasonable yes or no answer since they are all over the board. I'm looking to add another 780ti Superclocked to my build instead of buying a Titan X. I did not overclock my CPU or current 780ti and have no plans to in the future. Here is my build, including the potential second GPU, via PC Part Picker:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($319.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($168.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-AR ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($239.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Superclocked Video Card (2-Way SLI)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Superclocked Video Card (2-Way SLI)
Power Supply: Corsair 860W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($17.48 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition 37.9 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($16.88 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 37.9 CFM 120mm  Fans  ($26.49 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Das Keyboard 4 Professional Wired Standard Keyboard  ($161.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech MX Master Bluetooth Wireless Laser Mouse  ($77.95 @ Amazon)
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Don't be such a SillyKitty, that PSU is MORE than enough. 

 

IDK why you'd SLI tough, especially with Pascal just around the corner, I'd recommend waiting, then probably selling and picking up a GTX 1080.

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10 minutes ago, Stardar1 said:

Well, with an i7, GTX 1080, Full tower and flashy lights, it can obviously only be for one thing:

Solitaire. 

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Your current psu is more than enough. No worries. 

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
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Just now, Stardar1 said:

IDK why you'd SLI tough, especially with Pascal just around the corner, I'd recommend waiting

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[CPU: 4.7ghz I5 6600k] [MB: Asus Z170 Pro G] [RAM: G.Skill 2400 16GB(2x8)]

[GPU: MSI Twin Frozr GTX 970] [PSU: XFX Pro 850W] [Cooler: Hyper 212 Evo]
[Storage: 500GB WD HDD / 128GB SanDisk SSD ] [Case: DeepCool Tessaract]

[Keyboard: AZIO MGK1] [Mouse: Logitech G303] [Monitor: 2 x Acer 23" 1080p IPS]

 

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4 minutes ago, SillyKitty said:

I visited at least 5 different PSU calculator websites including the one from the sticky but can't deduce a reasonable yes or no answer since they are all over the board. I'm looking to add another 780ti Superclocked to my build instead of buying a Titan X. I did not overclock my CPU or current 780ti and have no plans to in the future. Here is my build, including the potential second GPU, via PC Part Picker:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($319.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($168.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-AR ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($239.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Superclocked Video Card (2-Way SLI)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Superclocked Video Card (2-Way SLI)
Power Supply: Corsair 860W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($17.48 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition 37.9 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($16.88 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 37.9 CFM 120mm  Fans  ($26.49 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Das Keyboard 4 Professional Wired Standard Keyboard  ($161.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech MX Master Bluetooth Wireless Laser Mouse  ($77.95 @ Amazon)
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wait for pascal as prices will drop significantly 

 

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6 minutes ago, Stardar1 said:

Don't be such a SillyKitty, that PSU is MORE than enough. 

 

IDK why you'd SLI tough, especially with Pascal just around the corner, I'd recommend waiting, then probably selling and picking up a GTX 1080.

Ha! Thanks for responding.

 

I can pick up a used 780ti for only $350 - thought it would be a cheaper and less time consuming option that dropping all that money on just a single 1080 and then trying to find a buyer for my current 780ti. I feel like no one would want it with the 980 line out and the soon to be released 1080's. I'd like to hear your thoughts on the marginal gain going the 1080 route than the SLI I was thinking about. I appreciate your input.

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4 minutes ago, SillyKitty said:

Ha! Thanks for responding.

 

I can pick up a used 780ti for only $350 - thought it would be a cheaper and less time consuming option that dropping all that money on just a single 1080 and then trying to find a buyer for my current 780ti. I feel like no one would want it with the 980 line out and the soon to be released 1080's. I'd like to hear your thoughts on the marginal gain going the 1080 route than the SLI I was thinking about. I appreciate your input.

SLI is not always a gain, not everything supports it and it can cause more trouble than it is worth. 

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10 minutes ago, Stardar1 said:

Well, with an i7, GTX 1080, Full tower and flashy lights, it can obviously only be for one thing:

Solitaire. 

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18 minutes ago, Moonzy said:

the AX860i is more than enough for dual 780ti and 4790k

 

though it would be a waste to not overclock, with aio and unlocked chip and all...

I was originally going to, but just never felt comfortable enough doing it on my own without blowing up one of the components.

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1 minute ago, SillyKitty said:

I was originally going to, but just never felt comfortable enough doing it on my own without blowing up one of the components.

if you're not comfortable then its fine :P

 

but if you take baby steps, you wont blow up anything

i never really wanted to overclock but when i tried it once, its somewhat became a good way to past time lol

 

9 minutes ago, Stardar1 said:

SLI is not always a gain, not everything supports it and it can cause more trouble than it is worth. 

to be fair, other than latest released games that doesnt have SLI profiles yet

games that cant utilize SLI probably doesnt need SLI to run well lol

-sigh- feeling like I'm being too negative lately

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6 minutes ago, Moonzy said:

 

to be fair, other than latest released games that doesnt have SLI profiles yet

games that cant utilize SLI probably doesnt need SLI to run well lol

This is true, and even those that can don't always need it. a single 780ti should run almost everything no problem. 

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UK-----Italy----Canada-----Spain-----Germany-----Austrailia-----New Zealand-----'Murica-----France-----India

 

10 minutes ago, Stardar1 said:

Well, with an i7, GTX 1080, Full tower and flashy lights, it can obviously only be for one thing:

Solitaire. 

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