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I need your help Massassi!, Graphics cards.
2007-11-22, 9:25 PM #1
So my graphics card kicked the bucket in my main PC and I'm looking to replace it. Anyone got any suggestions? I was looking at the new 8800 but it says it needs a 1 x 6-pin Supplementary Power Connector and I have no clue what it looks like. So yeah, basically suggest graphic cards. Preferably no more than $300.
2007-11-22, 9:33 PM #2
That's a standard PCI-E power connector and the card will come with an adapter if your power supply doesn't have one.
Bassoon, n. A brazen instrument into which a fool blows out his brains.
2007-11-22, 9:36 PM #3
I see, but what would it plug into?
2007-11-22, 9:36 PM #4
The 8800 comes with a 6 pin power adapter, at least mine did. All you need is an open power connector from you PSU (maybe 2, can't remember) to use it.
2007-11-22, 9:48 PM #5
Yeah, I'm just not sure what I'm looking for when your talking about an open power connector.
2007-11-22, 9:57 PM #6
They're the cords that resemble this coming out of your power supply. You need to have 2 of them that aren't being used.
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2007-11-22, 10:09 PM #7
I had to take one out of a part of the computer that is basically something HP tacked on for expanding junk thats useless. But yeah I've got 2.

[http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/5060/plugsfv0.jpg]
2007-11-23, 7:35 AM #8
6 pin is a standard PCI-E Power plug.
If you don't have one you,
A- Don't have PCI-E
B- Need a new PSU
2007-11-23, 8:49 AM #9
C- Tiberium_Empire doesn't know what he's talking about. Ever.
2007-11-23, 9:12 AM #10
D- ***WIWGTS
nope.
2007-11-23, 12:30 PM #11
but seriously, do make sure you have a pci express slot.
gbk is 50 probably

MB IS FAT
2007-11-23, 12:33 PM #12
When I bought my x1950 pro, It required a 2x3 pin adaptor. Included was a cable similar to what Stormtrooper posted, which basically robs power from any device requiring a Molex connecter (CD Drive, HDD, etc). If you want, I'll post a picture of my computer and what I'm talking about.
2007-11-23, 3:15 PM #13
Originally posted by Reid:
which basically robs power from


yeah, so, electricity doesn't work that way but sure
2007-11-23, 3:21 PM #14
he's talking about a molex splitter sir
gbk is 50 probably

MB IS FAT
2007-11-23, 3:26 PM #15
3850 XT or whatever ATI's refresh is. Beats out the 8800GT at some games at 90 bucks cheaper and a helluvalot more available.

If you're looking for budget.
D E A T H
2007-11-23, 5:01 PM #16
I see, Reid a pic would be cool since you offered anyway.

I've never had an ATI card before its always been Nvidia. It there any major differences?
2007-11-23, 5:51 PM #17
Originally posted by Overlord:
I see, Reid a pic would be cool since you offered anyway.

I've never had an ATI card before its always been Nvidia. It there any major differences?

ATI drivers work on vista :v:

But seriously, not much of one. Your driver set and control panel are a little different--ATI has the upper hand right now. Your biggest differences come in the smaller production companies--Sapphire, VisionTek, Chaintech, BFG etc etc.
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