Question about power for ATI x800gto

[xxeddydxx]

Ok my friend is thinking about buying a vid card x800gto (agp), for his 2 year old computer, is it necassary for it to be attached to the extra 4 pin power on the card or it could run without it?
thanks in advance

 

[TheMaster]

that would be a YES it would require power.

 

[Scougs]

He is right. :roll:
The agp X800GTO does require power form a standard 4-pin connector.

BTW I have a Sapphire AGP X800GTO. Doesn't overclock much but unlocked to 16 pixel pipes.

 

[xxeddydxx]

what about a 6600 gt?

 

[TheMaster]

It would aswell,
does your friend not have enough power connectors?

 

[xxeddydxx]

he has a couple but they are not long enough

 

[pauldh]

If he is buying it new (not used or refurbished) it should come with the 12v power adapter/splitter/ extension cable. He'd be good to go assuming his power supply has the juice needed.

 

[xxeddydxx]

ohh ok thanks but the thing is his power supply is 300 watt, so if it doesnt work we have to get him a power supply :?