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Discussion in 'Technical Support/Help Desk' started by Stormreaver (Mattdf), Jul 31, 2012.

  1. Stormreaver (Mattdf)

    Stormreaver (Mattdf) New Member

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  2. silver_apple

    silver_apple Active Member

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    Cold cathode lights get really hot. LEDs are better and don't get as hot. Also they last longer. If you are planning to overclock the cpu the liquid cooling units keep the cpu cooler. The 7800 video cards are quite a bit better than the 7700 but since you are crossfiring them you should be fine. Since you are crossfiring them you might want to up the wattage for the power supply just to be on the safe side. All of this is personal preference though.

    I personally have two 6950s crossfired and had an 850 watt psu. I also use a pre-filled liquid cooling unit to cool the cpu.
     
  3. Stormreaver (Mattdf)

    Stormreaver (Mattdf) New Member

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    Ok, changed to LED's and added liquid cooling, should i go for a 850 watt or 1000 watt?
    And thanks for the help :)
     
  4. silver_apple

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    The 850 watt should be plenty. However there is price difference of $15 between the two. It is really up to you.
     
  5. Stanger

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    i run a 1200 watt in mine
     
  6. Woody

    Woody Administrator Staff Member

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    lol.  Way to big.
     
  7. Stanger

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    More power ugh ugh ugh
     
  8. silver_apple

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    I also now have a 1200 watt power supply since the power supplies were on sale for a pretty good deal. I upgraded it a couple of weeks ago.
     

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