xfx 8800 gtx

[Gameruk]

hello i got a little problem i got an hiper psu 580 type r,it only had one 6 pin connector i got my adaptor the day for it 2 molex to 6pin but when i connected it to 2 seprate molex and turned power on,i get a very loud screeching noise i dont no where its coming from but am guessing its the psu,ive had a look it the adaptor and the 2 molex`s has only got 3 pins in each and the 6pin has one got one hole with nothing in it, i thought the 2 molex`s would have 4 pins in each and the 6 pin full,is that was causing the problem or my psu aint up to the job ive tired only one 6 pin that comes with psu that works fine no noise and it boots up with the gtx card.

 

[Diggsy]

Not too sure what the problem with the connection is, but IIRC that screaching sound is lack of power to the GFX card, and it comes from a little speaker on the card itself.

 

[braveheart]

you need 2 PCIE cable from PSU to card directly that why card is hungry for power - I used this card before sold out - i mean you need 2 cable toi plug from PSU to card directly not 4-pin molex that wont work - you may need cheaper PSU with 2 or 3 of 6 PCIE pins like Thermaltake Toughpower or others.

 

[speedyj]

The noise is coming from the card I would think.
Your adaptor sounds fine judging by how you have described it.
What else is in your system, is your CPU overclocked at all.

Try to take any strain or extra load off of the PSU and then see what happens.

It does sound like a lack of power to me.

Mine is running fine using an adaptor with a Corsair VX450, this is a very high quality 450w unit though.

 

[Gameruk]

ye ah well guess i just get new psu what ya think of this one http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-148-CM&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1103

 

[-iceblade^]

for £4 more, i REALLY suggest you go for this one

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-004-CS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=

HX620 - can't go wrong

 

[Paracelsus]

^ Agree, I have the HX520 and it's great.

 

[LoadsaMoney]

You sure its only got 1x 6x Pin, as the Hiper Type R is an SLi certified PSU, so it has 2x.

 

[willhub]

Hiper works fine, I had a Type-R 580W running a 2900XT

 

[Gameruk]

You sure its only got 1x 6x Pin, as the Hiper Type R is an SLi certified PSU, so it has 2x.

yes ive checked and theres only one there,it only came with one.

 

[Happy]

Another vote for the corsairs, I have both the HX620 (currently running a XFX 8800GTX) and HX520, and they are very good.

 

[Gameruk]

Sounds to me then that the Coolermaster Real Power 700w Modular not very good then this has more power also got 2x6pin and 1x8pin.

 

[darwin]

Yep, Corsair make a great PSU and have excellent after sales support on their forums.

 

[LoadsaMoney]

Another vote for the Corsair 520w, if your gona buy a new one, excellent PSU's those.

 

[Gameruk]

well am glad to say i got it working with the hiper psu i got another 6pin lead for the hiper, my m8 had a hiper type r his went bang few months ago, he kept the leads.But i may just go for another psu just for peace of mind, i go for the one that you guys recommended cheers all.Am away to test this tryed cod4 max settings @ 1600x1200 very nice and smooth

 

[Happy]

well am glad to say i got it working with the hiper psu i got another 6pin lead for the hiper, my m8 had a hiper type r his went bang few months ago, he kept the leads.But i may just go for another psu just for peace of mind, i go for the one that you guys recommended cheers all.Am away to test this tryed cod4 max settings @ 1600x1200 very nice and smooth

Should tell you something



****Do I have to register the card, to qualify for the XFX warranty; like BFG make you do??

 

[Gameruk]

am very happy with this card it do till new ones are out,anyways went to install the free game you get with it company of heros and guess what theres no cdkey with this game looked everywhere but no key.how do i go about to get one ?