Asus gtx 680 power consumption

[gray0909]

how much power would 2 direct cu2 OC gtx 680. i currently have a 750w and want to add another gtx 680
my specs are
i7 3770k
asus maximus v formula
dc2o gtx 680
16gb 1866mhz gskill ram
corsair h100
and 5 led fans

would my power suppyl be enough?

 

[edogawa]

Yes, you have enough. What model power supply do you have?

GTX 680 Thermal and Power Specs:
98 CMaximum GPU Tempurature (in C)
195 WMaximum Graphics Card Power (W)
550 WMinimum System Power Requirement (W)

 

[bigcyco1]

Well it depends if you have a good psu or not
GeForce GTX 680 - On your average system the card requires you to have a 550 Watt power supply unit.
GeForce GTX 680 SLI - On your average system the cards require you to have a 750 Watt power supply unit as minimum.

If you are going to overclock GPU or processor, then we do recommend you purchase something with some more stamina. http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/geforce_gtx_680_review,9.html

 

[edogawa]

As bigcyco1 said, 750 is minimum, if you have a good power supply you'd be okay, but you should probably get something a bit powerful.

Examples:

CORSAIR AX860i: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139041

SeaSonic X Series X-850: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151102

SeaSonic X-1250: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151109&IsVirtualParent=1

 

[atomicWAR]

As bigcyco1 said, 750 is minimum, if you have a good power supply you'd be okay, but you should probably get something a bit powerful.

Examples:

CORSAIR AX860i: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139041

SeaSonic X Series X-850: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151102

SeaSonic X-1250: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151109&IsVirtualParent=1

+1 he's totally right. especially if you plan to overclock....anything.

 

[gray0909]

i have the antec earth watt 750w power supply 80 bronze certified

 

[bigcyco1]

i have the antec earth watt 750w power supply 80 bronze certified

It will work.

 

[gray0909]

also would overheating be a problem? if i do add the 2nd card, there would only be about 1/4 of an inch between one another. right now my single card peaks at 60 degree C

 

[atomicWAR]

i have the antec earth watt 750w power supply 80 bronze certified

mmm antecs are a mixed bag. depends on which PSU as they re-badge PSU's from other manufacturers. that said the one you have in particular seems to be fairly decent one. it should work but i wouldn't rule out a higher wattage one if you can swing it in your budget. if you can't i would not worry to much.

 

[edogawa]

also would overheating be a problem? if i do add the 2nd card, there would only be about 1/4 of an inch between one another. right now my single card peaks at 60 degree C

It will most likely heat up a few C more, but it shouldn't be an issue.

If you get the opportunity invest in something with higher watts later.

 

[bigcyco1]

also would overheating be a problem? if i do add the 2nd card, there would only be about 1/4 of an inch between one another. right now my single card peaks at 60 degree C

It should be o.k. i have two 670's and they run about 65C during gaming.