Joining 2 x PCI-E Connectors

[LivingL@rGe81]

Hey Guys,

My current benching system consists of -

FX60 @ 3.45Ghz 1.55V
Saphire X1900 XTX 680 \ 900 limited by PSU
2 x BH-5 @ 26? 3.4V
PC&P 850SSI
Mach 2 GT (Stock)


My problem is I get system resets running 3D at higher overclocks than the one above!!! I believe its the psu's ovp kicking it on the pci-e channel of the psu!!!

ATItool reports the X1900XTX as using 26.5a when at 700 \ 900, can the amperage info supplied by ATItool be trusted?

Would it be safe to connect both PCI-E connectors together to create 1 channel with 32a max power instead of 16a?

[STEvil]

you could if they are split internally... but it may cause the PSU to short out as well if the rails have a voltage differential.

[wowza]

Well that 3.4v for your BH-5 is harsh on your 3.3v rail.. I don't trust software readouts on voltage.. Run by radio shack and pickup a multimeter. Their cheap and give you acurate readouts.

[Nosfer@tu]

I REALLY dont belive your PSU is having problems.

but why shouldent you be abel to do so? We all do it with the 4 pined molex 12 volt.

But STEvil proberly knows what he is talking about.