Going Tri-SLI Soon...Which Power Supply should I get for my HP BlackBird?

Digital_Trans · 11-22-08, 03:50 PM

I just ordered my 3rd EVGA GTX 280 FTW Edition Graphics card for my Tri-SLI setup. Now with using an HP BlackBird 002 I must be very selective on buying the right power supply unit. Here's the layout of my current 1100 Watt PSU from Top Power. It's powering only two of the 280's right now. I can't see how I would even be able to use this power supply for a Tri-SLI setup. With the new power supply...I want each cable to be detachable like my current one and would prefer 12-volt rails to each molex vs having them share the whole 12-volts. So what power supply out there would some of you recommend?

Current PSU Specs: http://www.topower.com/product/powerbird1100_pba.htm

Toss3 · 11-22-08, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Digital_Trans

I just ordered my 3rd EVGA GTX 280 FTW Edition Graphics card for my Tri-SLI setup. Now with using an HP BlackBird 002 I must be very selective on buying the right power supply unit. Here's the layout of my current 1100 Watt PSU from Top Power. It's powering only two of the 280's right now. I can't see how I would even be able to use this power supply for a Tri-SLI setup. With the new power supply...I want each cable to be detachable like my current one and would prefer 12-volt rails to each molex vs having them share the whole 12-volts. So what power supply out there would some of you recommend?

Why not just sell the qx9770 + mobo and upgrade to Core i7?

Doesn't seem to be any certified PSU:s that fill the requirements you've set, so I'd say try it with the one you've got now and upgrade only if needed - 1,1Kw should be enough(most certified PSUs are 1200w).

Digital_Trans · 11-22-08, 04:16 PM

Nope, just want a good PSU. From the picture listed, it looks like I would need to buy a new power supply since I don't have the extra pin-set to run to the the third card.

Toss3 · 11-22-08, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Digital_Trans

Nope, just want a good PSU. From the picture listed, it looks like I would need to buy a new power supply since I don't have the extra pin-set to run to the the third card.

You can always buy converters.

How about this one?
http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Produc...C=1245&ID=1512

Digital_Trans · 11-22-08, 04:52 PM

Share with me the converters?

What will I need and they will need to be sleeved.

Toss3 · 11-22-08, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Digital_Trans

Share with me the converters?

What will I need and they will need to be sleeved.

I was just talking about a basic 2x4pin molex to pci-e 6-pin adapter.

wysiwyg · 11-22-08, 05:48 PM

i have a new Be Quiet 1000w PSU

it supports up to 6 8pin PCI-e cables (comes with adapters for 6 pin)

Digital_Trans · 11-22-08, 06:57 PM

What about a SilverStone Zeus ZM1200M 1200Watt Modular PSU?

Uberpwnage · 11-22-08, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Digital_Trans

What about a SilverStone Zeus ZM1200M 1200Watt Modular PSU?

I've have one, it's been very solid so far. As far as tri-SLI, I'm sure it's fine from a quality stand point but you might need to get another 6+8pin PCI-E connector. Mine only came with two, but fortunately I had one left over from my old Silverstone 850w.

Digital_Trans · 11-22-08, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Uberpwnage

I've have one, it's been very solid so far. As far as tri-SLI, I'm sure it's fine from a quality stand point but you might need to get another 6+8pin PCI-E connector. Mine only came with two, but fortunately I had one left over from my old Silverstone 850w.

So you've had this exact same PSU? The SilverStone Zeus ZM1200M 1200Watt Modular PSU? Silverstone's website claims it supports tri-SLI right out of the box. Would you please review the product page to check and see?
I think it does but having a second opinion on this PSU would be great here's the link: http://www.silverstonetek.com/produc...=zm1200m&area= Thank you!

Uberpwnage · 11-23-08, 12:23 AM

Yes, I have the exact same PSU. The unit I have came with two 6+8 pin connectors, the 8 pin part of those connectors are really 6+2 pin so they can be used for other tri-SLI systems that require six 6 pin connectors. Silverstone is referring to those systems when they state it is tri-SLI certified, idk why they say there are three 8 pin connectors, one of the reviews they advertise shows the same number as mine: http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum...-review-5.html

Ninja Prime · 11-23-08, 01:27 AM

S9G reactor.

11-22-08, 03:50 PM	#1
Digital_Trans Join Date: May 2005 Location: Sin City Posts: 2,796	Going Tri-SLI Soon...Which Power Supply should I get for my HP BlackBird? I just ordered my 3rd EVGA GTX 280 FTW Edition Graphics card for my Tri-SLI setup. Now with using an HP BlackBird 002 I must be very selective on buying the right power supply unit. Here's the layout of my current 1100 Watt PSU from Top Power. It's powering only two of the 280's right now. I can't see how I would even be able to use this power supply for a Tri-SLI setup. With the new power supply...I want each cable to be detachable like my current one and would prefer 12-volt rails to each molex vs having them share the whole 12-volts. So what power supply out there would some of you recommend? Current PSU Specs: http://www.topower.com/product/powerbird1100_pba.htm __________________ Case: HP Blackbird 002 PSU: Topower 1500W Mobo: ASUS Striker Extreme II 790i Ultra CPU: Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 Quad 3.8GHz LCi RAM: Corsair 4GB DDR3 1800 (PC3 14400) GPU: 3 X EVGA GTX 280 FTW Edition TRI-SLI HDD: 3 X 150GB WD Raptor-X HDD: 1 - 500GB Seagate Barracuda HDD: 1 - 640GB WD Caviar SE DVD: 2 X Ultra Slim 20X IDE DVD/CD Writer SPU: Creative X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty PCI-Express LG Super Multi Blu-ray RW/HDDVD: GGW-H20L Display: Dell UltraSharp 30" LCD Gateway XHD3000 Black 30" LCD Windows Vista Ultimate Edition x64 SP1

11-22-08, 04:16 PM	#3
Digital_Trans Join Date: May 2005 Location: Sin City Posts: 2,796	Re: Going Tri-SLI Soon...Which Power Supply should I get for my HP BlackBird? Nope, just want a good PSU. From the picture listed, it looks like I would need to buy a new power supply since I don't have the extra pin-set to run to the the third card. __________________ Case: HP Blackbird 002 PSU: Topower 1500W Mobo: ASUS Striker Extreme II 790i Ultra CPU: Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 Quad 3.8GHz LCi RAM: Corsair 4GB DDR3 1800 (PC3 14400) GPU: 3 X EVGA GTX 280 FTW Edition TRI-SLI HDD: 3 X 150GB WD Raptor-X HDD: 1 - 500GB Seagate Barracuda HDD: 1 - 640GB WD Caviar SE DVD: 2 X Ultra Slim 20X IDE DVD/CD Writer SPU: Creative X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty PCI-Express LG Super Multi Blu-ray RW/HDDVD: GGW-H20L Display: Dell UltraSharp 30" LCD Gateway XHD3000 Black 30" LCD Windows Vista Ultimate Edition x64 SP1

11-22-08, 04:52 PM	#5
Digital_Trans Join Date: May 2005 Location: Sin City Posts: 2,796	Re: Going Tri-SLI Soon...Which Power Supply should I get for my HP BlackBird? Share with me the converters? What will I need and they will need to be sleeved. __________________ Case: HP Blackbird 002 PSU: Topower 1500W Mobo: ASUS Striker Extreme II 790i Ultra CPU: Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 Quad 3.8GHz LCi RAM: Corsair 4GB DDR3 1800 (PC3 14400) GPU: 3 X EVGA GTX 280 FTW Edition TRI-SLI HDD: 3 X 150GB WD Raptor-X HDD: 1 - 500GB Seagate Barracuda HDD: 1 - 640GB WD Caviar SE DVD: 2 X Ultra Slim 20X IDE DVD/CD Writer SPU: Creative X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty PCI-Express LG Super Multi Blu-ray RW/HDDVD: GGW-H20L Display: Dell UltraSharp 30" LCD Gateway XHD3000 Black 30" LCD Windows Vista Ultimate Edition x64 SP1

11-22-08, 05:48 PM	#7
wysiwyg Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London, England Posts: 2,987	Re: Going Tri-SLI Soon...Which Power Supply should I get for my HP BlackBird? i have a new Be Quiet 1000w PSU it supports up to 6 8pin PCI-e cables (comes with adapters for 6 pin)

11-22-08, 06:57 PM	#8
Digital_Trans Join Date: May 2005 Location: Sin City Posts: 2,796	Re: Going Tri-SLI Soon...Which Power Supply should I get for my HP BlackBird? What about a SilverStone Zeus ZM1200M 1200Watt Modular PSU? __________________ Case: HP Blackbird 002 PSU: Topower 1500W Mobo: ASUS Striker Extreme II 790i Ultra CPU: Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 Quad 3.8GHz LCi RAM: Corsair 4GB DDR3 1800 (PC3 14400) GPU: 3 X EVGA GTX 280 FTW Edition TRI-SLI HDD: 3 X 150GB WD Raptor-X HDD: 1 - 500GB Seagate Barracuda HDD: 1 - 640GB WD Caviar SE DVD: 2 X Ultra Slim 20X IDE DVD/CD Writer SPU: Creative X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty PCI-Express LG Super Multi Blu-ray RW/HDDVD: GGW-H20L Display: Dell UltraSharp 30" LCD Gateway XHD3000 Black 30" LCD Windows Vista Ultimate Edition x64 SP1

11-23-08, 12:23 AM	#11
Uberpwnage Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 898	Re: Going Tri-SLI Soon...Which Power Supply should I get for my HP BlackBird? Yes, I have the exact same PSU. The unit I have came with two 6+8 pin connectors, the 8 pin part of those connectors are really 6+2 pin so they can be used for other tri-SLI systems that require six 6 pin connectors. Silverstone is referring to those systems when they state it is tri-SLI certified, idk why they say there are three 8 pin connectors, one of the reviews they advertise shows the same number as mine: http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum...-review-5.html __________________ Core i7 980x @ 4.4GHz - EK Supreme HF - BlackIce GTX 360 - MCP655 - Rampage II Extreme BIOS 1639 - EVGA GTX 480 SLI - Corsair Dominator 3x2GB DDR3 1600 2 x 1TB Samsung F1 RAID 0 - Plextor PX-880SA DVD Burner - Dell 3008WFP - Silverstone Zeus 1200w PSU - Lian Li PC-P80 - Razer Mamba - Logitech G15 v2 Windows 7 x64, 3DMark06:30000, 3DMark Vantage: P38000 Eurocom M860TU: X9100 - 9800M GT - 2x2GB OCZ DDR3 1333 - 320GB 7200rpm - 15.4in 1920x1200

11-23-08, 01:27 AM	#12
Ninja Prime Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Utah Posts: 2,263	Re: Going Tri-SLI Soon...Which Power Supply should I get for my HP BlackBird? S9G reactor.

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