GeForce 8800 Tuner software...?

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MeNeZ

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Hi

My friend bought me a 8800 Ultra from overseas, Im getting it later and am busy looking for drivers atm..

I was just pondering, can anyone recommend good performance tuning software for it? - The ntuner I used last time for my GS7600 was a bit k@k...
 
I was gonna pick it up but we were at a bar and he said that it needs a special power cable that goes from the card to the board...? - Does anyone know about this?

What its called for example? - (He didnt bring the whole box, he put the card in protective wrap)
 
Nah, there's no cable from board to card, he's probably referring to the 2 6 pin PCI-Express power cables that you need from your power supply to the card.

If you have a modern and decent enough power supply, this shouldn't be a problem.
 
LoL, I just found out I need to upgrade my power supply to at least a 750W eish - Im guessing that should have the right connectors...
 
I just spoke to my brother in law, he said he has 2x880s SLI on a 500w and that I dont have to have a 750+ psu...

But now, I dont have the connector...I've phoned like 4 places and I no-one stocks them. They tell me to buy a new psu sigh*

Anyone know a place in Durbz?
 
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Don't listen to them, you can definitely find one if you look hard enough. Maybe put a 'wanted' ad on Gumtree or Prophecy? I know that they are tricky to get hold of but some PC stores keep hold of them. I had to search the whole of SW once but I found one sitting in the back of someone's store eventually. It will cost you like R50 to get a new one, whereas a new PSU is more like R800. Try PCZone maybe?
 
Just tried PCZone, the dude knew what I was talking about but also couldnt help..Im gonna try another place on my lunch break *holds thunbs*
 
I might be able to help you out if you are totally out of luck. I can't believe they seriously advised you to get a new PSU.
 
Yeah, infact, all the places did. One dude said that some cards come with one extra but he didnt have any so it didnt help lol

Just phoned my friend, he said he has cr@ploads laying around his room overseas. ALSO really helps alot...he can send one down but thats only gonna be at the end of the month.

Thanks for the help, Im gonna get the card at lunch and try one more place. If I cant find anything, I'll come back here an sulk
 
*sulks*

I've phoned like 9 places, all of them tell me they dont stock it... :(

I think I have a spare 500w psu at home, I'll look thoroughlt before buying a new one -tomorrow

Can someone please answer the following - Does the power cable use all six slots on the card? The guy at incredible connection said it just needs 4... :/
 
You mean the pins? Are you thinking of substituting a 4-pin? Sounds pretty risky...I don't know. Honestly your best bet is to ask on the forums, someone is bound to have one. They normally come with the card.
 
Yay, I had a breakthrough...getting one from a friend 2mor at lunch.

Yeah, they normally come with the card which makes it so hard to buy by itself..Almost had to buy a new psu :/

EDIT: - Aw, I just got one from my friend but I've been told that the card needs TWO!!!! ffs

I can get one sent down at the end of the month but that is too far away...can anyone help? If anyone has any other ideas plz share...
 
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I would've offered to give you my spare molex to 6-pin adapter, but someone else already has dibs :o

It should run fine on a 500W PSU if you get the proper adapter cable, though. :)
 
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