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Old 10-14-2007, 11:49 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Do I really need 8 pins PCI for X2900XT?
I really concern about this problem....
Is there any 6->8 pins PCI converter? and where can i buy it? or can i mod it safety?
Thanks for helping..
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Old 10-14-2007, 11:52 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Look at NosBoost thread paper clip is your answer
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Old 10-14-2007, 01:18 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Default Re: Do I really need 8 pins PCI for X2900XT?
The last two pins are grounds required to overclock with CCC. You can overclock just fine without an 8-pin connector using ATITool or RivaTuner
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Old 10-14-2007, 01:31 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Default Re: Do I really need 8 pins PCI for X2900XT?
Can you adjust the voltages with software with this card?
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Not that I've seen.
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Old 10-15-2007, 01:59 AM   #6 (permalink)
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ati tool can adjust the voltages.. but there's a trick to getting it to work.. you hvae to set your clock first. then adjust the voltage and apply.. other wise, the setting will reset if you do voltage then clock... ya its retarded...
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nice, i'm really wanting a 2900 pro
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nice, i'm really wanting a 2900 pro
what happened to your 8800gts!
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what happened to your 8800gts!
it died a horrible death
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