Nvidia 9800gtx2

[Gamer1238]

hi guys the Nvidia 9800gtx2 is that a good card?? I have a 9500gt in at the moment and my friend gave me the 9800gtx2 but i have a problem i don't have the 8 pin plug from my power supply to the card can some one help me out please cheers

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[TGSoldier]

You can purchase a molex to PCI-e adapter.

http://www.atxpowersupplies.com/Molex-to-PCI-Express-Adapter.htm

 

[Gamer1238]

You can purchase a molex to PCI-e adapter.

Molex to PCI Express Converter / Adapter

thats a 6 pin i need an 8 pin pci-e molex or adaptar

 

[bobtran]

Is your card a 9800GX2 or a 9800GTX+

If it is a 9800GTX+ then actually I believe what you really need is:

Two 6-pin PCI Express supplementary power connectors -or- One 6-pin PCI Express and two 4-pin Molex supplementary power connectors.

Heres a 9800gtx+ card at tigerdirect: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3738445&Sku=E145-9802

If it is a 9800GX2 then you will need 1 8-pin

Here's a 6 pin to 8 pin adapter: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...re=8_pin_power_adapter-_-12-200-420-_-Product

 

[thefabe]

On some cards you actually need an 8 pin. My PSU has a 6 pin and a 6+2 Pin. I did some goggling in the UK and couldn't find anything except for an 4pin molex to an 8pin EPS but I don't think it will work since it is meant for the Motherboard. And if you compare the 2 pics side by side you'll see the EPS doesn't have 2 12V pins just 2 wires into 1 pin connection point. Your probably going to have to replace your PUS 4-Pin Molex to 8-Pin EPS-12V Adapter/Converter Cable: XPC-AD4/8.
As for the card it is like having 2 9800g's so yes it is a very good card but as you have found out it requires a lot of power. My OCZ Gamexstream 700w has the connector even though they don't state it in the specs. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341034​

 

[Gamer1238]

Actually I believe what you really need is:

Two 6-pin PCI Express supplementary power connectors -or- One 6-pin PCI Express and two 4-pin Molex supplementary power connectors.

Heres one: EVGA GeForce 9800 GTX+ Video Card - 512MB GDDR3, PCI Express 2.0, SLI Ready, (Dual Link) Dual DVI, HDTV at TigerDirect.com

I'll take a photo and post it up so you know what i'm talking about itshard to explain

 

[Gamer1238]

Is your card a 9800GX2 or a 9800GTX+

If it is a 9800GTX+ then actually I believe what you really need is:

Two 6-pin PCI Express supplementary power connectors -or- One 6-pin PCI Express and two 4-pin Molex supplementary power connectors.

Heres a 9800gtx+ card at tigerdirect: EVGA GeForce 9800 GTX+ Video Card - 512MB GDDR3, PCI Express 2.0, SLI Ready, (Dual Link) Dual DVI, HDTV at TigerDirect.com

If it is a 9800GX2 then you will need 1 8-pin

Here's a 6 pin to 8 pin adapter: Newegg.com - StarTech PCIEX68ADAP PCI Express 6 pin to 8 pin Power Adapter Cable - Adapters & Gender Changers

its the 9800gtx2 unless i have it wrong, i know that i need a 8 pin.... cool thanks for the links the second one is what i need thanks

 

[Gamer1238]

On some of the newer cards you actually need a 8 pin black GPU cable. On my Evga GTX260 superclocked I needed 1-6 pin and 1-8 pin which my PSU had a 6 pin and a 6+2Pin. I did some goggling in the UK and couldn't find anything except for an 4pin molex to an 8pin ESP but I don't think it will work since it is meant for the Motherboard. Your probably going to have to replace your PUS 4-Pin Molex to 8-Pin EPS-12V Adapter/Converter Cable: XPC-AD4/8.
As for the card it is like having 2 9800gtx's so yes it is a very good card but as you have found out it requires a lot of power. Basicaly running SLI form 1 PCI-e slot. My OCZ Gamexstream has the connector even though they don't state it in the specs. Newegg.com - Recertified: OCZ GameXStream OCZ700GXSSLI-B 700W ATX12V v2.2 / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply​

ah ok thanks mate.... I have a SHAW 860Watt power supply

 

[Gamer1238]

must of got the card name wrong sorry all must be the 9800GX2 then sorry about that its like 1 am here in australia time for me to sleep i think

 

[thefabe]

Yes I realized the mistake after looking in XFX for a picture of the side of the card. Anyway here is a picture of my 6+2 pin cable connector

 

[thefabe]

The newegg cable wll work. Nice find I looked and didn't find it. Do they ship to Australia? Sorry for such an ugly thread. Fabe

 

[silentcontrol]

My 9800GX2 just died last week. I've been using it for a year. My system starts crashing 5 minutes after logging in, and the graphics look horrible. There's blue specks of whatever I don't know everywhere, and it persisted even after restarting and such.

Luckily, it ain't just me who had the same problems. My retailer replaced mine with GTX275 today for free.

I would really recommend another video card, unless you'll be wanting to replace it soon.

 

[SEBASTIANCNOX]

Hey guys u need 6 and 8 and good power supply and fan on chassis

 

[SEBASTIANCNOX]

and if ur gx2 died , ups did u take care of it ? ehhhh

 

[SEBASTIANCNOX]

yps did not seen the date

 

[Gamer1238]

the card is about a year old still works very well my friend was using it + another 9800gx2