Possible New 9800 GTX+ Version (single PCI express connector)

I'm running a EVGA 9800 GT : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814130384
EVGA customer service is second to none, Call them they'll be glad to explaining the extra requirements.

Once power connector actually makes more sense. It's the same hardware as g90 8800gts, which use single power connector, yet for some reason, Nvidia decided to put 2 power connectors on 9800gtx. It really doesn't use the kind of power that warrants 2. It's nice they changed it back.
http://en.expreview.com/2008/04/03 [...] iew.html/8
http://en.expreview.com/2008/04/03 [...] ew.html/12

Homeboy2, hey thanks for bring that to my attention. I'm still running the one the came with the Vid card version 1.3.0.0

Gunna have to go to there sight and see if I find the latest greatest.
Man I sure have a hellofa time trying find out any tech specs there.
Was thinking about using the step-up program to get a 9800 GTX+.
They're so tight with info on cards I've been hestating to pull the trigger.

Looks like the PS he's talking about is only running the graphics card. Which may or may not be ok. Provided you have enough amps on your 12v line.

V3NOM,
With driver 178.24 my scores for 03 were :23,760 seemed kinda low. Tried a couple of others, my set-up has liked 177.79 the best so far.
With a score or 27,324 on my last run.
That penciled out to a 13% gain with a more compatible driver on a synthetic test. Didn't see any frps gains in Crysis though.
PS: my 9800GT still doesn't like 03 very well. Have to run it 2 or 3 times as it locks up. All other apps run fine(ie... 3dMark06, Vidio Card Stability, Auqua Mark, Nova Bench,ect...)

Look like decent numbers for a little older plattform (no offence).
Still better than my new Amd set-up. I considered going Intel, just don't know enough about it though. That and I had been hearing rumors about Phenom II coming out after the first of the year. Keeping my fingers crossed it will be at least close to I7's capabilities.