GTX 780 x2 SLI - Does my system fit the bill?

TheRavenHD

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GTX 780 SLI Power requirements, is my system capable? Specs are listed below.

I am having trouble finding out whether or not I will be able to handle 2 GTX 780's in SLI with my current build. I managed two GTX 760's perfectly fine but I can't really find much of a reference between those two cards. Plus I have a couple new components since those cards were replaced with the 780.

It would be ideal for me if I didn't have to switch out the PSU. I've rebuilt this thing from the ground up several times and it's becoming quite the chore, especially as I don't have much room for constructing.

UPDATE: Recommendations for PSU's would be appreciated if mine isn't quite up for it!

System:
CPU: AMD FX-8350 @ 4.4GHz - Stock Volts ( 1.3 )
GPU: Asus GTX 780 ( +125MHz core, +125MHz x2 Mem. )
Mobo: Asus Sabertooth Rev 2.0
RAM: 2x 4GB HyperX 1600MHz DDR3
Storage: 1TB WD Black, 1x Crucial 120GB SSD, 1x 250GB Crucial SSD
PSU: Corsair CX750W Bronze
 
Power supply matters most in this situation, you are probably ok but pushing your luck with a 750w Ps. I use a 1000w for both my 980s but the classified versions requiring 2 x 8 pin connectors. You should be ok though. I would bump your Ps up when you can to at least a 1000w in the near future to be safe.
 


Yeah, I imagined a 750 could be pushing it. Are there any PSU's you would recommend? Certain brands or models would be great. I know there are a few I should avoid.