Question in regards to GFX card power.

[Pacman]

I installed a gigabyte G60 mobo.
Now the issue I have is the following.
I have a powerconnection on my GFX card, which I'm using the normal square 4-plug to power it.

But there also seems to be one that I can plug a normal 4-plug (like power to HD) into my mobo that supply's extra power to my GFX card through the mobo itself. Would it hurt if I tried that?
Kind of afraid to damage my GFX card which is a 6800GS.

Thx,

Dirk

[A.S]

6800GS sounds like Gainward.. only the black power connector usually. At least NEVER twice power...but best u check mobo and gfx descriptions or net.

[f-18hornet]

It's little off topic but it's about graphic card as well. If anyone is interested in R600 he should know that it has been released.:evils:

[Cougar12dk]

I doubt it would hurt if you tried. I THINK... the worst that'll happen is it won't work.

However. My own GFX card needs extra power from the PSU, so I had to connect one of the power cables from the PSU to the GFX card. It usually has a white semi-transparent plastic piece around the four pins.

[f-18hornet]

I didn't try it yet but I'm just looking for new GFX card.

[Cougar12dk]

Sorry Hornet..... I should have specified.... I was replying to Dirk. Sorry for the confusion.

[f-18hornet]

OK:wink2:

[Cougar12dk]

Argh. I never read that it was an EXTRA power connector you were talking about Dirk, sorry :(