Power supply needs?

LinusTechDips · July 21, 2016

Hello there. I'm planning to buy a new power supply for the build i'm planning.

My choice is EVGA G.2 SuperNova power supply (according to PS list on the forum, tier 1 choice).

Now, i was planning to get a 650W, but would 750W be able to handle SLI 1080's in the future? (or 1070's?)

I'm planning to run i7 6800K besides it, HDD/SSD (M.2) combo and thats preety much it. Will it hold? Or i'm better off just buying 650 and buying a new one (850 or smth) in case of future upgrade?

don_svetlio · July 21, 2016

1080s use around 200W. 120W for the CPU and system. 100W overhead. 650W minimum

pwn_intended · July 21, 2016

Even the 650 should be able to handle 1080's in SLI, without any overclocking, but I would go for the 750 just to be sure if you do indeed plan on doing SLI.

LinusTechDips · July 21, 2016

Just now, don_svetlio said:

1080s use around 200W. 120W for the CPU and system. 100W overhead. 650W minimum

Just now, pwn_intended said:

Even the 650 should be able to handle 1080's in SLI, without any overclocking, but I would go for the 750 just to be sure if you do indeed plan on doing SLI.

Okay then. Thanks for responses. Seems i'll be going with 750W option ha.