i5 enough for gtx 560 ti sli?

[m01ateusz]

hi all, i am going to get my gaming rig from Scan and i have some questions
1.is Intel Core i5 2500K, 3.3Ghz, Quad Core, 6Mb Cache overclocked to 4,7 ghz enough to run 2 Gigabyte gtx 560 Ti SOC in sli?
2. with this setup, what psu will be needed? 850 W or more?
3. BigFoot Network Killer 2100 Pro Gaming Network Card, what difference does it make compare to On board card?
thanks

[Jonj1611]

The processor wont make any difference what graphics cards you use or buy mate. While a better CPU is obviously good for gaming etc, graphics cards dont really need a minimum processor to be useable.

As for the power supply, lots of people say you need massive power supplies but the actual wattage required is usually a lot lower than people just saying you need 800,900W + power supplies, with that type of setup, a good quality 650/700W + power supply would see you ok.

Cant really answer no.3 as havent had much experience with that particular card.

[m01ateusz]

The processor wont make any difference what graphics cards you use or buy mate. While a better CPU is obviously good for gaming etc, graphics cards dont really need a minimum processor to be useable.

As for the power supply, lots of people say you need massive power supplies but the actual wattage required is usually a lot lower than people just saying you need 800,900W + power supplies, with that type of setup, a good quality 650/700W + power supply would see you ok.

Cant really answer no.3 as havent had much experience with that particular card.

thanks for reply
"bottleneck" effect - "If all of the components of a system are not able to feed the same amount of data at the same speed, a delay is created" quote fromWebopedia, this where my worries come from.
i've read about this problem on a games forums

as for psu, i would rather be safe then sorry, this card is already factory overclocked and use alot of power, now we add another card, overclocked cpu, other components and 650-700 i think is way to small. i understand that even playing games, system will not use the highest power consumption, but every now and then the power jumps may occur. using common sense this is why we should provide power supplies big enough for these jumps
somone correct me if i am wrong

[Ben @ Scan]

Hi m01ateusz

The PSU would be fine for the system unless you plan to add extra drives etc and if so you should opt for an 800-850

We have sold a lot of systems with 560Ti cards with a 650 -700 Watt PSU

Regards

Ben