ATI/AMD HD2900XT ALL about it.....

**xt0m** · 09-30-2007, 03:41 AM

Is it really necessary to get a hold of two 8-pin PCIe power adapters?
(mine seem to run fine with the "standard" 2x6-pin PCIe connectors..

**cozwin** · 09-30-2007, 03:52 AM

Originally Posted by xt0m

Is it really necessary to get a hold of two 8-pin PCIe power adapters?
(mine seem to run fine with the "standard" 2x6-pin PCIe connectors..

if you plug the 8 pin in it lets you use ati overdrive, thats why the mod above is used. (read and you shall see)

**xt0m** · 09-30-2007, 03:58 AM

Originally Posted by cozwin

if you plug the 8 pin in it lets you use ati overdrive, thats why the mod above is used. (read and you shall see)

the overdrive "only" sets fan speed at 100% then?

**DFI pit bull** · 09-30-2007, 04:36 AM

Originally Posted by xt0m

the overdrive "only" sets fan speed at 100% then?

No, it lets you overclock the card.

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