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Old October 1, 2008, 04:58 PM
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Technically it's only an adapter for the plug to fit, and doesn't provide any power boost.
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so an 8 to 8 adapter?
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Old October 1, 2008, 05:21 PM
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I think it's for those PSUs that don't have the proper PCI-e 8pin plug. (AKA the notch is off)
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I think it's for those PSUs that don't have the proper PCI-e 8pin plug. (AKA the notch is off)
Yup, the PCIE connectors on my HX520 didn't fit in the slot due to the cover, so had to use the adapter.
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you're making it very hard for me not to spend anymore money before Nehalem you know
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SORRY! I'm tired of Nvidia
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it's sold to good old DH!
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