8800 installation help!

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derrico

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When installing it, the only thing I need to connect is the 6 pin pcie slot correct? Also how do I attach it to my case? I know how to put it in but after that its shaky. Do I screw it in? If so where

-thanks
 
Just slide it into the PCI-e slot, make sure it is seated properly. I had to use a screw to hold it in tight. Where the I/O shield is, on that clamp thing (best way I can describe it) there is a screw hole, just screw one in that hole you see through the card, into the case.
 
derrico said:
When installing it, the only thing I need to connect is the 6 pin pcie slot correct? Also how do I attach it to my case? I know how to put it in but after that its shaky. Do I screw it in? If so where

-thanks
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Uh... you sort of concern me, lol, do you even have any experience interacting with hardware? You know that you need a good power supply to power a 8800 so it doesn't fry your system once it's turned on... If you're not sure what to do, I suggest you contact a seasoned PC builder to do this for you.
 
Got it all in and the PC boots up fine. Im using a Xclio goodpower PSU 500w. The problem is tho itll boot up now for 5 minutes fine all the lights etc, case fans, 8800fan etc but then itll shut off
 
yeah especially with new cards you need a larger psu. me thinks you need a bigger psu.
 
Yeah I agree with everyone else about needing a bigger power supply. Also what 8800 is it, GTS, or GTX? If it's a GTX you need to plug in two 6 pin power connectors.
 
GTS, if I took out the Video Card should the PSU be fine for now? Just wondering so I can check if its the PSU
 
It turns off even when the GTS isn't in there so the PSU shouldnt have been overloaded or anything. Wouldnt that mean its not the PSU?
 
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