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mxer394
08-14-2008, 02:30 PM
So, I posted a few threads about this, but I feel I don't know enough yet, so I'm going to repost a few questions along with a few new ones.

System Specs:
Asus P5N32-E SLI mobo
Nvidia 8800GT Graphics Card
4 GB ram
Intel Q6600 2.4 GHz quad core processor
600Watt PSU

I have a brand new 8800GT on the way, so I have a few quesitons:

Can my PSU support two 8800GTs?

Will my computer cool sufficiently, or should I look at a new fan?

How difficult is installing a new video card for SLI?

How careful should I be installing and handling the new cards? I have some anti-static gloves I can use while installing, is that necessary though?

Ok guys, thanks.

George Hallam
08-14-2008, 03:21 PM
Can my PSU support two 8800GTs?

yep :D

Will my computer cool sufficiently, or should I look at a new fan?

a new fan would harm it

How difficult is installing a new video card for SLI?

just as simple as installing one

How careful should I be installing and handling the new cards? I have some anti-static gloves I can use while installing, is that necessary though?

well in all honesty i have had 4 graphics cards
ATI 9800 pro
Nvidia 7950gt
Nvidia 8800GTX
Nvidia GTX 280

and when installing them all i have used my bare hands and same has gone for the rest of my parts but if you want to take extra care then yes you can never harms to be extra careful

not sure on your

mxer394
08-14-2008, 07:05 PM
Anyone else care to weigh in?

George Hallam
08-14-2008, 07:18 PM
well a 620w can handle two 9800GX2's.....

look at these

http://www.hothardware.com/articleimages/Item1197/power.png



http://www.hothardware.com/articleimages/Item1045/power.png