Quote Originally Posted by W1zzard View Post
spec also talks about max current/wattage. more juice = more current = more watts -> could be out of spec. so technically it goes out of atx spec, you really shouldnt worry about it.
Agreed. The max allowable from the connectors they are using is as follows:

PCI-E 8-pin: 150W
PCI-E 6-pin: 75W
PCI-E slot: 75W

Total: 300W

That's pretty darn close to the ATX specs and would explain why some manufacturers will be releasing OC Editions with 2x 8-pin connectors.

However, having reviews published using a tool that ATI didn't intend to be available to the general public leaves a bad taste in my mouth.