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| 336423 | 2005-03-21 05:27:00 | Hey Guys Im back (see last thread "Upgrading, need Advice"), and wondering if I need a special PSU for PCI-E cards? i.e. Geforce 6600GT PCI-E Thanks |
pluged_in (7560) | ||
| 336424 | 2005-03-21 05:32:00 | You don't need a special PSU, just make sure you have one that can provide enough power | Agent_24 (57) | ||
| 336425 | 2005-03-21 06:54:00 | Get one with a high wattage, 500watt for stability (Better safe than sorry). Some require additional power, but these PCI-E cards have usually got the normal power connection, same as a HDD or Optical drive :) |
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| 336426 | 2005-03-21 08:13:00 | Ok thanks Guys, Im getting a 500W power supply, with this MGE XG Black/Red Viper Case which looks way too cool, well I think it does. Cheers guys thats all I needed to hear. Thanks |
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| 336427 | 2005-03-21 09:29:00 | Sorry, just found this on nVidia's SLI page www.nzone.com "For systems with the 6800 Ultra or 6800 GT, please make sure the power supply also contains a PCI Express auxiliary power supply connector. " So you may need an special adaptor "If your power supply does not have a PCI Express auxiliary connector, please contact your graphics board partner for a HDD to PCI Express power adaptor. " |
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| 336428 | 2005-03-21 14:08:00 | This should be included with the 6800 series. As you can see from here, the board uses a standard power connection: www.pctuning.cz ^^Thats the 5950 :) Aside from the fact that Pluged_in is after a 6600 GT, see here for what the connectors look like: www.a1-electronics.net I know some cards do come with a non-standard connection, but Im pretty sure it was the ATi range. I could be wrong however :) Chill. |
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