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Additional Power Connector on AGP

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Original Message
Name: g-f
Date: August 31, 2007 at 10:53:30 Pacific
Subject: Additional Power Connector on AGP
OS: XP Pro SP-2
CPU/Ram: 3.2 PIV/1GB DDR400
Model/Manufacturer: Custom Built
Comment:

Hi folks
I have a question regarding the 4 pin extra power connector on AGP cards. Is it the same as the ata/ide power connector? From what i dug up, some sites say it's the same some don't.
Thanx

gf


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Response Number 1
Name: jackbomb
Date: August 31, 2007 at 10:59:47 Pacific
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The vast majority of AGP cards requiring supplemental power use standard hard drive/CD-ROM power plugs.

However, some require the smaller floppy drive power connectors, and some even use 6-pin PCI-E connectors (such as the 7950GT AGP card that I'm using).

If you're purchasing a card that uses something other than a hard drive connector, the bundle will usually come with an adaptor that allows you to use a hard drive connector.


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Response Number 2
Name: jam
Date: August 31, 2007 at 11:06:30 Pacific
Reply: (edit)

And make sure your power supply is up to the task.


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