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    Question about connecting a GeForce 8800GT

    I just installed my 8800GT video card, and plugged in the 6-pin connection to the front, but does it require the additional 4-pin connector that is on the wire as well? If so, where does it connect to, because I don't see a slot of the card itself or the motherboard (my motherboard is an Abit IP-35 Pro). Help! I want ot make sure I get this right before I do too much cable connecting and making it hard to do.

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    Re: Question about connecting a GeForce 8800GT

    Just the six pin is fine

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    Re: Question about connecting a GeForce 8800GT

    Thanks! Though now that I think about it, I'm sure its a 2-pin, not a 4-pin on that cable. lol Still, I'd heard of people needing ot use it before, so i wondered if the 8800GT was one of 'em. The manual sucks.

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    Re: Question about connecting a GeForce 8800GT

    Yeah the extra 2 have been used by things like the ATi HD2900XT but as times move on the power requirements are actually lowering

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