Where to connect Power for 8600GT?

[Montek]

I bought 8600GT manual dont have much info, where do i connect power, is that thing on the top of the board is for cable? i were thinking its used for sli?

 

[sutahz]

I just google|Image'd 8600GT and as suspected... 8600GT doesnt req a power supplement (ie PCI-E pwr, 6pin yellow and black). IT'S TOO MAINSTREAM/CRAPPY to req such an enhancement. It's a rip off, did the salesman tell you that? Power supplements are at the rear of the card, yes that thing near the front is for SLi (though 2x(sh!t)=Sh_T). Go-Fight-Win

True we dont know what resolution he's {you're} running... but he{you} didn't provide us w/ said information. But yeah, $100 its tied w/ the X1900pro i believe{as per tomshardware}... So.. you get what you paid for, basically what I said before. Nice quote...........
But still, 8800GT 256MB for 2x as much offers 2x the performance... $/performance, ITS A RIP-OFF

Montek{you} didn't tell use WHICH 8600GT he{you} bought nor which mobo he{you} has. So we don't know if his mobo has a floppy/molex connector above the first PCI-E x16 slot, nor do we know for sure his{your} 8600GT has a power connector (PCI-E). So dont rag on me for assuming certain things.. Montek{you} is not giving me the proper info...

http://media.hardwareanalysis....ticles/large/12010.jpg
Guess that pic doesnt have PCI-E pwr nor SLi... guess he has nothing to connect, thanks for that update

8600GT mid-rage? Keep telling yourself that... It was horrible at introduction and its bad (in my opinon) currently. "Manual says this", well guess what, manuals aren't written for every videocard/mobo exactly. Sometimes they include instructions not ment for your exact (budget) model. Your manual may include instructions for higher end cards... What a shocker.

Your looking 2-3 years into the furture?? so you have what.. a X800? 7600GT? Work horses... yes. Performers? no. 6600GT is dead, 7600GT is just barely holding on now.. in my opinion.

I never said a power connector was at the top of the video card

that thing near the front is for SLi

but there is none (but as you still havent provided me w/ the exact 8600GT SUPER DOOPER MID-RANGE card you got). I did say however

Power supplements are at the rear of the card

For reference, I consider the dvi connectors the front of the card, and the mosfets (where the hdds are) the rear of the card.

is following stupid advertisment and paying 300-500$ for vga that you dont really need

you running a '97 17" CRT 1024x768? Much love brother, keep fighting the good fight. 1024x768 and 1280x1024 are the 2 most popular gaming resolutions

Ok so for reference, here are the power connectors on a 8800GTX.
http://images.techtree.com/tti...6_power-connectors.jpg
2x6pin. AT MOST your 8600GT would have 1x6pin. If you don't see this connector, END OF STORY, Forget about what the manual is saying.

I say good day sir. I say good day.

 

[Montek]

Originally posted by: sutahz
I just google|Image'd 8600GT and as suspected... 8600GT doesnt req a power supplement (ie PCI-E pwr, 6pin yellow and black). IT'S TOO MAINSTREAM/CRAPPY to req such an enhancement. It's a rip off, did the salesman tell you that? Power supplements are at the rear of the card, yes that thing near the front is for SLi (though 2x(sh!t)=Sh_T). Go-Fight-Win

Well first its not mainstream its mid range second its actually best card for the money at moment, rip of is following stupid advertisment and paying 300-500$ for vga that you dont really need and that will cost less than 100-200 next 2-3 years.

And manual do say connect the power, besides can you show any pic of power slot on top of the line card?

 

[s44]

Originally posted by: Montek
its actually best card for the money at moment

Not even close. The $55AR deal seems to be dead, but at $80 no rebate the 2600XT is a better deal than any 8600GT.

And no, there's no power connector. It's all from the bus.

 

[Montek]

Originally posted by: s44

Originally posted by: Montek
its actually best card for the money at moment

Not even close. The $55AR deal seems to be dead, but at $80 no rebate the 2600XT is a better deal than any 8600GT.

And no, there's no power connector. It's all from the bus.

They are about same in benchmarks except price differs and i dont think 2600XT is anywhere better than 7600GT.
http://www23.tomshardware.com/...8&model2=716&chart=318

Also compare them here about same level.
http://www.gpureview.com/show_...hp?card1=520&card2=513

besides price difference around here in europe is 50$

If you think i made bad research tell me which card around price of Sparkle 8600GT 256MB gDDR3 can give noticible performance increase?

 

[Montek]

Originally posted by: sutahz
Montek{you} is not giving me the proper info...

Lol sounds like i speaking with some tech support guy...

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Well all i wanted to know if is there power connector on the card or not, thats all thanks, it seems to work fine without it.

My system is actually temporary setup on internet based PC, which basically satisfy all my need in pc 3400+ Sempron AM2, 1GB 800Mhz DDR2.
But since seems like PCI-e needs extra power and i was not around reading all about new hardware maybe someone can clearify this.
I dont my mobo does not have PCI-e connctor just standard connector (though wide with extra few pins from psu that are disconnectable) and CPU +12v, my pci-e video card has enough power with this setup?

Why you care what other hardware i have to tell me it dont worth money? First you have to stop buying using your Emotion and start using common sence. Then give adice to me.

Originally posted by: sutahz
True we dont know what resolution he's {you're} running... but he{you} didn't provide us w/ said information.

is following stupid advertisment and paying 300-500$ for vga that you dont really need

you running a '97 17" CRT 1024x768? Much love brother, keep fighting the good fight. 1024x768 and 1280x1024 are the 2 most popular gaming resolutions

I upgrade VGA for FPS and graphics not resolutions. 1024 and 1280 are really most popular and will be for 5 more years for sure.
Why care what resolution i running its now new measure of quality? Resolution dont do nothing in games, tell me what difference will i see in graphics if compare 1024x768 and 1600x... or 2048x...? I actually use 1024x768 and unless you able to clearly explain difference and probably prove your words with screenshots i will consider you advert junke newbie public opinion sucker etc.. nothing personal just facts.

And if you going to tell me about edges (aliasing) i tell you i dont even use AA. All this curent tendency for hi end video cards is based around this they limited to hardware power so they puch new tendency high resolution and AA, when in reality this make no difference, but they catch people like you on this.

Originally posted by: sutahz
http://media.hardwareanalysis....ticles/large/12010.jpg
Guess that pic doesnt have PCI-E pwr nor SLi... guess he has nothing to connect, thanks for that update

It has no sli? Then whats that connector thingy for on the top of the card? Though i never intended to go SLI anyway but thanks for explaining this to me that was really helpfull...
Lol you really trying to piss me off or because i did not paid 300$+ for vga like you did?

Originally posted by: sutahz
8600GT mid-rage? Keep telling yourself that... It was horrible at introduction and its bad (in my opinon) currently.

Maybe ask if i need hi end vga in first place and what i bought it for, actually i repeat myself its mid range VGA everyone who not agree need reality check. Or what in "your opinion" is mid range and its price?

P.S. One last thing, how old are you m8? You watch TV alot?

P.P.S. Nice article you written, down there, why you dont learn to use forum properly and dont write questions and answers in same message?

 

[Zap]

The 8600GT does not require additional power.

And yes, regardless of what people believe, it is indeed a midrange card. It is faster than the lower end stuff (8400/8500) and is slower than the higher end stuff (8800) so it is midrange. It is also faster than previous generation midrange (7600) which was faster than previous (6600) which was faster than previous (FX 5600/5700). So, what's the problem with calling it midrange?

Not everyone needs or can afford high end - that's why we're not all driving around in Mercedes S-Class or Porsches.

I know plenty of gamers who play mostly stuff like CS 1.6, DOD 1.3, Starcraft, DotA, WoW and nearly all of them have 19" or smaller monitors, thus they wouldn't benefit much or at all from a faster video card.

 

[FYouFragU]

yeah don't listen to sutahz. I am currently using a heavlily overclocked 8600gt and it runs games like UT3 and COD4 great on medium/medium high settings at 1280x1024. eventually I'll be upgrading because I need a card that can push out acceptable frames at 1680x1050 but based on experience if you game at 1280x1024 or lower an 8600gt is great and I for one am not very fond of ATI products so they were out of the equation for this round.

 

[sutahz]

Yeah don't listen to me, because obviously you're on top of your game. Here's some highlights:

Lol sounds like i speaking with some tech support guy...

You did come here for tech support.

But since seems like PCI-e needs extra power

What gave you this impression?

my mobo does not have PCI-e connctor

I've never heard of a mobo w/ a PCI-e connector...

I dont my mobo does not have PCI-e connctor just standard connector (though wide with extra few pins from psu that are disconnectable) and CPU +12v, my pci-e video card has enough power with this setup?

Nothing in that sentence tells us if you have enough power for this mid-range card. Its safe to assume your PSU has enough power, but you haven't told us what PSU you have...

I upgrade VGA for FPS and graphics not resolutions.

Really? No kidding, thats very unique and insightful.

1024 and 1280 are really most popular

No crap, thats why I stated it.

Why care what resolution i running

So I could accuratly tell you if you bought a crappy card or not

Resolution dont do nothing in games

Statements like this give me full right to rip into you, by the way

tell me what difference will i see in graphics if compare 1024x768 and 1600x... or 2048x...?

Well, you see, as resolution goes up, more pixels are used to draw the pictures. More dots you have, the more detail can go into the picture. The more detail the picture has the better it looks. If you cant see the difference between gaming at 1024x768 and 1600x1200 there is something wrong w/ your eyes or the monitor your using/observing. I won't waste my time pulling screen shots for you.

i dont even use AA

The lower the resolution, the more AA is req'd for nice pictures. Less pixels to work with, even more jaggy lines.

high resolution and AA, when in reality this make no difference

AA makes no difference? You are the ignorant one here, have you seen screenshots? Do you know what AA stands for?

It has no sli? Then whats that connector thingy for on the top of the card?

Yeah, guess i typed something stupid (it was late, no excuse for my slip up though).

P.S. One last thing, how old are you m8? You watch TV alot?

If im young, do you want to molest me? Want to know which TV shows I watch so you can lure me into your van? A lot is always 2 words, never 1 word.

So your from an english speaking country yet your spelling and grammer are atrocious. Your english skills match your intellect concerning video cards and video technology apparently. At least your balenced right m8?

 

[Montek]

Well, you see, as resolution goes up, more pixels are used to draw the pictures. More dots you have, the more detail can go into the picture. The more detail the picture has the better it looks. If you cant see the difference between gaming at 1024x768 and 1600x1200 there is something wrong w/ your eyes or the monitor your using/observing. I won't waste my time pulling screen shots for you.

You cant because its just in theory, reality theres not much difference except aliasing.

So your from an english speaking country yet your spelling and grammer are atrocious. Your english skills match your intellect concerning video cards and video technology apparently. At least your balenced right m8?

You had not enough info to assume live in english spoken country... Insults is best you can when have no fact to prove your point?

If im young, do you want to molest me? Want to know which TV shows I watch so you can lure me into your van? A lot is always 2 words, never 1 word.

Thats proves you either 14 or retard or both, GL.

 

[nomorepwnage]

Sutazh should be banned ASAP, dont need fucktards like him on AT

 

[secretanchitman]

sutazh....i completely did NOT understand your post at ALL. what a doozy to read...well, i didnt/couldnt read it because it was so jumbled up.

oh and montek, the 8600GT doesnt need additional power. you should just put the card in the pci-e x16 slot and be happy!

 

[Cookie Monster]

Helping is one thing, but trying to down play ones purchase is pretty much asking for it.

To the OP, the 8600GT doesn't require a PCI-e 6 pin connector because it doesn't require much power compared to the high end cards which suck alot of power. How is it getting power? through the PCi-ex16 slot where the card can consume a maximum of 75W.

And yes, the 8600GT is a midrange card (currently) whether people like it or not (its quite a good deal for casual gamers, or gamers who play wc3, wow that doesn't require you to kill your bank account etc).

Have a nice day