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Wow, here is a "best" buy for the new year. If anyone is thinking of a single upgrade to enhance their Sim experience, this one is well worth the $219.99 for the 8800GT - 512mb "Definitely one of my best upgrades"
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can i just throw this card into any PC? i heard you can and cant, something about it needing more power??? | ||
@ Shane: you will need a computer that has a PCI-E slot plus you will need a powersupply that has a PCI-E power connector. | ||
i have PCI-E i really dont know what you mean about the PCI-E power supply, can i buy it?? | ||
The power supply has to have a PCI-E power connector. It is a 6 pin connector coming out of your powersupply that connects to a PCI-E video card. Here is what it looks like on the videocard And here is what the connector coming out of the powersupply looks like You can buy a powersupply that has a PCI-E connector though. | ||
ok so bassicly i would buy a power cord that has the 6 pin PCI_E connector and plug it into the Video card and then into the wall outlet? Im just wondering if this PCI power cord goes to a wall outlet or some where on my PC?? and if so where on the PC. this is a store bought PC soo i may not have PCI-E power hookup? i just need to know what to look for on the inside of the PC Thanks Shane | ||
Wait first off if it is store bought then you may not want to void the warrenty on it. Totally up to you though. Inside your PC find the powersupply (usually in the back at the top) it has a bunch of wires coming out of it that look like this. On that picture you can see the black connector that is a PCI-E power connector (that hooks to your PCI-E videocard). If you do not have that connector, you can make one with your powersupply by buying this. The black connector will hook to the PCI-E videocard and the white connector will hook to one of the 4-pin connectors coming out of your powersupply (also can be seen on the first picture it is labeled 4-pin molex power connector). If you know your computer has PCI-E then the powersupply should have the PCI-E power connector. | ||
these are the only things i have on my MOBO that resemble any of your pics, I dont have any open 6 pins. but i have these 4 pins? are these what i need?
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Your power suppy should be no less that 350W. This card is long (reminds me of the old voodoo cards) and may bump in to stuff on your motherboard (RAM, power connectors, etc) So measure before you buy. | ||
all i have is 300 watts.. can i handle a 7800?? | ||
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