10.05.2008, 16:46
I'm installing a new EVGA GF9800 512MB GTX VideoCard.
The card has two plugs on the top at the back of the VC for power.
Do I need to plug power into each of those plugs?
The box came with two plugs with double hookups to powersupply 4 plug legacy power. If it is necessary to have power to each of those plugs on the VC I can do it, but if I don't need to... well I'd prefer not. I do have some issues with my power supply cables being loaded down with 5 fans, HDDs, etc.
The box says the VC works with PCI-E 1.0/2.0. My Mobo has a PCI-E 1.0 slot. I was thinking maybe the 2.0 requires the double power connection.
The box says the Two 6 pin supplementary power connectors, which is further confusing. If the power is supplementary is it even needed.
I realize two power plugs it would make sense to use both, but it also has two DVI connectors, a 3 plug pigtail and I'll only use one of the DVI connections.
The install instructions only mention :
LOL = Clean and strong power signal , sounds like Mary Poppins wrote it.
The card has two plugs on the top at the back of the VC for power.
Do I need to plug power into each of those plugs?
The box came with two plugs with double hookups to powersupply 4 plug legacy power. If it is necessary to have power to each of those plugs on the VC I can do it, but if I don't need to... well I'd prefer not. I do have some issues with my power supply cables being loaded down with 5 fans, HDDs, etc.
The box says the VC works with PCI-E 1.0/2.0. My Mobo has a PCI-E 1.0 slot. I was thinking maybe the 2.0 requires the double power connection.
The box says the Two 6 pin supplementary power connectors, which is further confusing. If the power is supplementary is it even needed.
I realize two power plugs it would make sense to use both, but it also has two DVI connectors, a 3 plug pigtail and I'll only use one of the DVI connections.
The install instructions only mention :
Quote:If your card is equipped with a supplemental power adapter, we strongly advise that it be connected at time of installation. This supplemental power adapter insures that your video card receives a clean and strong power signal that will allow it to function at optimal performance levels.
LOL = Clean and strong power signal , sounds like Mary Poppins wrote it.