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#1 KBigdog
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So I've got a Radeon HD 7770 recently, may consider getting another in the future, can anyone recommend a PSU that would be able to power both? or if this is really not worth doing a PSU that I'll be able to use now thats good value and/or one I'll be able to still use when I upgrade my card (if this is better than going crossfire). Thanks in advance for any help!

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#2 Amster_G
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Do you want a normal, partial modular or fully modular PSU?

I'd go for something like the Corsair HX750. Heck, maybe a 650W could do SLI/CorssFire?

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#3 LordEC911
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What is the rest of your specs?

A system with CF HD7770's will barely use 300w at peak.

What sort of budget are you working with?
A gold rated 500-600w PSU from Corsair or Seasonic will be you best choice.

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A gold rated 500-600w PSU from Corsair or Seasonic will be you best choice.LordEC911
This. You won't need more than 500, and those are the brands to go with.
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#5 KBigdog
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Ok so mainboard is MSI 760gm-p21 fx
I have 2 x 2gb ram
Processor: AMD Athlon II x2 260 3.2GHz

current power supply is http://www.amazon.co.uk/500-WATT-ATX-POWER-SUPPLY/dp/7135799313/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1356726502&sr=8-5

As for budget I haven't really decided. depends If I get one for now thats good value and get another in the future or get one now that will last me for my next upgrade. However I have spotted a couple of reduced things online, are they good value?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/OCZ-OCZ600MXSP-UK-ModXStream-Power-Supply/dp/B001GLFD54/ref=sr_1_12?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1356728747&sr=1-12

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-GS600-Gaming-Series-Bronze/dp/B008ODWQ5W/ref=sr_1_14?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1356728907&sr=1-14

or theOCZ ModXStream ProPower supply- 500 Wattfor £46

I looked at the Corsair AX range and they seem to be a lot more expensive (not really within my budget).Any help much appreciated.

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#6 LordEC911
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Good choice in getting rid of that PSU, it is actually a really bad 300-350w PSU.

Anyways, as far as PSUs go, just using the amazon link you posted I found a good quality XFX for about the same price as the others you were looking at.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/XFX-Edition-Bronze-Certified-Wired/dp/B006ZT8X90/ref=sr_1_2?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1356732284&sr=1-2

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#7 KBigdog
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Ok so that's better value than the other 2? Just checked the Radeon certified power supplies and XFX aren't one of them, but is that not a big deal?

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#8 KBigdog
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Also could this be a contender?http://www.cclonline.com/product/74072/S12II-620/Power-Supplies/Seasonic-S12II-620W-ATX-Power-Supply/PSU0291/

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#9 LordEC911
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Ok so that's better value than the other 2? Just checked the Radeon certified power supplies and XFX aren't one of them, but is that not a big deal?

KBigdog


Yep, that XFX is definitely better than those others PSUs and for roughly the same price. That PSU can handle CF no problem.

Also could this be a contender?http://www.cclonline.com/product/74072/S12II-620/Power-Supplies/Seasonic-S12II-620W-ATX-Power-Supply/PSU0291/

KBigdog


That is a solid PSU but is a slightly older design, nothing wrong with it though.

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Do you want a normal, partial modular or fully modular PSU?

I'd go for something like the Corsair HX750. Heck, maybe a 650W could do SLI/CorssFire?

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Amster_G
A 500W would do 7770 Xfire, probably even less.
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#11 KBigdog
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Cool ill go with the xfx then, cheers. Buddy if that's your girlfriend I'd like to meet her and steal her off you