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If I wanted to run tri 480's or tri 580's, what sort of "watts" would I be looking for in an adequate (with a little head room) PSU ?
I currently have a thermaltake 1500w unit, (which to date has served me ok) but as I am a little more educated now, I am looking to ditch it for my next build in favour of a more reliable, "safer" power unit. Any suggestions on brand would also be appriciated, as I really am looking for something that is going to deliver safe, reliable power. Cost is a (minor) factor, but quality of power and the unit itself, is the higher consideration under the circumstances.
thanks for your help/advice/experience.

Mike

PS, I probably will run a duel loop W/C system, and use something like, or similar to a rampage III extreme MB.
So there would be plenty of fans a few perepherals hanging off the back of it as well (if thats a major consideration)

If I wanted to run tri 480's or tri 580's, what sort of "watts" would I be looking for in an adequate (with a little head room) PSU ?

The TT 1500w can handle any tri-SLI system, im running 3 x GTX 480 with a Turbo-Cool 1200w, just great.
Check the Nvidia certified PSU list here : http://www.slizone.com/object/slizone_build_psu.html

Thanks, didnt know that list existed, seems 1200w could do it ok, are there prefered brands? As I know that some PSU manufacturers quote a figure, which is the max atainable, but consistancy of power delivery can be dodgy at best.

Thanks, didnt know that list existed, seems 1200w could do it ok, are there prefered brands? As I know that some PSU manufacturers quote a figure, which is the max atainable, but consistancy of power delivery can be dodgy at best.

Avoid the Mtek, all others are great, PC Power & Cooling is great but noisy, TT is also great and quite silent.

Or Antec, Silverstone, Corsair, Seasonic, Enermax... there are lots of good ones out there now. :)

Thanks gents :cheers