TX650W V2 - enough for me?

[_jimlad_]

just wondering if my PSU is enough if i wanted to add a 2nd 570GTX to go crossfire, if not what would you recommend? i would want to stay corsair as im well happy with all there stuff :D

 

Corsair 650D Case

Corsair TX 650w V2 PSU

Asrock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Intel Z68

Intel 2600k i7 @ 4.4ghz

Corsair H60 CPU Cooler

Corsair XMS3 16GB DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz ( 4 x 4GB)

SSD128GB

MSI GeForce GTX 570 1280MB GDDR5

2 x 1TB Weston Digital

Benq XL2420T 24" TRUE 120Hz 3D Vision 2.0 Widescreen LED Monitor

Windows 7 Pro - 64 Bit

[peanutz94]

Definitely too small for crossfire.The PSU finder lists no less then an 850w PSU

[McCranium]

I have nearly the same setup. Keep in mind that a GTX570 can use over 200W (~214W i think) at full load. So between 2 GTX 570 in SLI and the i7 2600k (~75W at stock) the PSU may be a bit undersized.

[_jimlad_]

that was my worry, sell the 570 and get a 680??? :D

[McCranium]

I've found my build to be more than enough to handle games right now. The GTX 570 seems more than powerful enough with an i7-2600k even with the CPU at stock speed. I'm presently playing Skyrim on a 27" panel at 1080p with all setting maxed. FRAPS does not dip below 60fps. Works for me. :)

 

I don't think you need to shell out for a 680. If some of the reviews I've read are true, there are more enticing products to come from Nvidia in the very near future. I'd say stick with the 570 for now and wait for one of those compelling cards that's coming.