Is this SLI capable?

[godsfshrmn]

My brother is getting a 7800GT for Christmas and its being shipped here, so I thought it may need a good 'testing' before he gets it. I have two PSU options, the one I currently have, and the one that will be in his system. Here are the specs:

Mine:
Antec NeoHE 430W
+3.3V@22A, +5V@14A, +12V1@16A, +12V2@16A, +12V3@16A, -12V@0.8A, +5VSB@2.5A
12V rail total power: 48A

Antec Neopower 480W
+3.3V@30A, +5V@38A, +12V1@18A, +12V2@15A, -12V@1A, +5VSB@2A
12V rail total power: 33A

The main differences is obviously the wattage, but mine has a major difference in the 12V total amps. I belive the main source of power for the PCI plug is the 12V rail. Also don't forget this is temporary (just a few days), and not a permanent solution.

 

[[Spectre]]

The 12v rails are not additive.


What motherboard are we talking about?

 

[godsfshrmn]

A8N SLI Premium
AMD 3500+

 

[[Spectre]]

A8N SLI Premium
AMD 3500+

SO i take it you missed the sticky at the top of the page

The NeoHe/A8N is having compatibility issues.

 

[godsfshrmn]

Yea I noticed that AFTER I ordered it =/. Is it a hit or miss to get one that works right or do they all not function?

 

[[Spectre]]

Yea I noticed that AFTER I ordered it =/. Is it a hit or miss to get one that works right or do they all not function?

It really seems to have been hit or miss. Some people are totally hosed, some it randomly shuts off once and a awhile, soem are golden......but the number of people having issues seems to be abnormally high. You might be able to get a return out of where you bought or cancel the order still.

 

[godsfshrmn]

It came a few days ago from Newegg. I saw a few have been getting new versions from antec. I will probably try them if it doesn't work when my motherboard comes in today.