Originally Posted by Resike
Yes, but the 690 and the i7 amongst the the z board the double ssd, and the extra fans, might overload it. Specially if the PSU is filled with dust.
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Not to start a discussion with you but the Ivy Bridge series is one of the most power effecient CPU's till date, whether its i3, i5, or i7. Less power consumption than Sandy Bridge.
2x 680 > GTX 690 in watt usage.
SSD uses close to no wattage.
Fans uses most often max 5 watt at full speed. -> mine is noctua (very effecient 12V * 0.09A = 1.08Watt at full speed)
Z77 is the new standard for Ivy Bridge - the power consumption is equal or less than earlier models, mine is a mini-ITX requires half the power.
As said my computer is rather new, the PSU is filled with no dust at all, in addition i have installed dust filters in all intake fan spots including the PSU.
So i know for sure it was not a lack of hardware quality but rather a hardware failure.