The problem I have is that I dont have two slots free on my mobo. I dont even think I have one:eek: :eek: . My old ATI X700 PRO didnt need any extra power supply. What can I do? Can I buy a connector to make two or three out of one power slot? Like splittling/dividing the power? Do you know how much my powersupply need to be able to withstand to run this graphics card? I ony have a 300W max Powersupply. How much does a good one cost? Do I even need a new mobo. I have an Asustek mobo (didnt restart so i dont know exactly) and my PC is a hp pavilion a775c.
No I meant that the card needs two slots for its power supply. because it's oc'ed. I wanted to know if i can buy splitters or something like that and if I have to upgrade my powersupply because of the power hungry card. The card is my only concern and it would be nice not having to upgrade the PS too. Is it possible?
I only have one PCI-E slot anyway.
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Core 2 Duo E6700 CPU
EVGA 8800 GTS Video Card
Corsair XMS 2 x 1gig RAM
Zalman 9500 CPU cooler
Again, the only slot it uses power from is the PCI x16. The extra power comes from the 6 pin PCI X connector from the PSU. (you can convert a 4 pin molex to this)
thanks guys I appreciate all the help I got. But now there is another problem. I dont know if my case will fit any PSU. It is a hp pavilion a775c case. It looks to me as if the PSU that came with it is not that big and not using up all the space in the case, but how do I know if the new one is surely going to fit?
In that case you're probably going to have to buy a PSU from HP, alot more expensive because they will be the only ones that will probably fit your case.
At least it is that way with dell, i dont know with HP.
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two slot cooling configuration for a graphics card??? 
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