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Originally Posted by Neuromancer View Post
While the PSU might run over its rated power(wattage), for how long is the real question. Hence the dual ppsu question.

What does the board/CPU draw with a little dinger card in it?

IF it is less that 650W... then I would just do that. and 1200 for the cards + storage to add a 3.3v and 5v load to it no matter how minor. (Dunno if that is a still a rule)

If not then 650W for one card, storage devices and 4pin PCIE expansion power . 1200 for the rest. Would add even more 5v load to the 650W and help keep its efficiency high.

I am not an Engineer and I did not stay at a HIexpress last night.
980x can spike power ... as high as 800w..
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