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I was wondering about power supplies and SLI. First off, My power supply was 50 watts more than my last, but apparently wasn't SLI ready, so I have a single graphics card stuck to the board (Nvidia 460 single Gig). Hasn't done as well as I had hoped. So I'm thinking you have to buy power supplies that specifically say SLI ready on them so that you may have the proper cables provided, am I right? my 800 watt has enough power, but not enough cables it seems. I am looking for a new power supply, are there any suggestions on this, or will an SLI ready work? Perhaps I will also upgrade to a 900 watt just in case.
Secondly, Are there better graphics cards suited to SLI mode than the 460, or is it just "newer is better" as in 470, 480. My preference is a card that doesn't strain itself to the point of overheating, but works very well in SLI mode and does very well in games. I have plenty of cooling. would another 460 1 GB really boost graphics or should I scrap this card? I read positive reviews on it and it is a fairly cool card. But perhaps it lacks too much. I'd love to hear any ideas, perhaps you've had a good time about your SLI setup?