boathome;844649 Wrote:
Thanks everyone for getting me this far.

You got me on the 6pin thingy. What does that mean?

I am still under warranty, but there is no way I am sending my computer
in. So I guess I will see what the policy is.

How much do these things run?

And would I be able to install it? Or should I hire a tech to do it?

thanks again,

Bo

P.S. she's hovering around a comfortable 69d right now.

ok..... the ''6pin thingy'' refers to the connections you have running
off your PSU (power supply)

you don't have a dedicated 6pin ....& its a generic 300w POS!!
but your rig will run better graphics with a new PSU

1.... remove the blocking PCI card & allow some space for the PCIe
slot..
2.... replace your PSU for a corsair 550 or something of similar
quality..
3.... buy an 8800GS, GT, GTS & realize what you have been missing
graphically ...lol

or.... replace the 8500s cooler for an aftermarket one.

no matter what you must remove the offending PCI card for any hope of
maintaining you Graphics card.

SK


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Hi Guys,

Here is a pic of a 6pin Thingy

[image:
http://images.anandtech.com/reviews/...connector.jpg]




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barman58

Regards,
*Nigel*
the beginning of knowledge is the discovery of something we do not
understand.,- frank herbert

Update: I have been out of commission for a couple of days.

My graphics card bit the dust while on the phone with the rep from mfg.
It was going to take a week to get a replacement, which I couldn't wait
for. So, I went down to the geek squad and bought a 9600 gt-oc and it
seams to be working well. In the process, my wireless card crapped out
too! So I have installed a usb wireless modem. What next?

My power supply is rated for 400 w and the minimum requirement on the
new graphics card is 400, is there going to be an issue there?

I moved the TV tuner card down one slot to create some space which I
imagine will make a huge difference.

Bo


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