Adding two graphics cards to the motherboard?

[CAD Guy]

Hi, I am going to pre-order two GTX 1080 for my next desktop server computer. On nividia website they said it consumes 180 W for the 1080. So for two cards = 360 watts.

I live in ON, Canada, and I will be using this computer/server for a personal use (heavy 3d rendering and animation). Is it safe for the wall plug to handle additional 180 watts for the second graphics card as the overall watts would be around 800.

Or, is buying a second graphic card is not a good idea?

Should I get a certified electrician to validate that or not?

My house age is 19 years old. and I dont want to wreck the electricity in the house.

 

[TJ Hooker]

A typical wall outlet will be on a 15 A breaker, meaning it can supply as much as 1800 W, depending on what else is plugged into outlets that share the breaker. I can't see any reason to be concerned. You almost certainly already have something that draws more power than that in your house, e.g. microwave, blow dryer, etc.

 

[SkyNetRising]

Is it safe for the wall plug to handle additional 180 watts for the second graphics card as the overall watts would be around 800.

It's your PSU - you need to make sure it can handle additional power draw,
and motherboard - if it supports SLI at all.