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Geforce 6600gt AGP installation issue

Discussion in 'Audio and Video' started by jrpaz16, Jan 29, 2009.

  1. jrpaz16 Newcomer, in training Posts: 18

    I've been using a Geforce 6200 oc PCI for my video card. However, my uncle recently gave me a Geforce 6600gt agp video card. I tried to install it and then realized that it has some sort of power cable that you need to plug in for it to work. I cannot find any plug in that wil fit the power cable. I'm using a Dell Dimension 8250 with an Intel 850e motherboard. Any help is appreciated.
    jrpaz16, Jan 29, 2009
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  2. mailpup TS Special Forces Posts: 7,943   +90

    I believe that card needs an ordinary 4 pin molex power connector.
    mailpup, Jan 29, 2009
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  3. jrpaz16 Newcomer, in training Posts: 18

    The thing is, I believe there is a connector that will fit the cable, but the cable is much to short to reach it.
    jrpaz16, Jan 30, 2009
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  4. LinkedKube TechSpot Project Baby Posts: 4,213   +27

    you have to buy a 4 pin molex connector to pull down from your 12+ rail.
    LinkedKube, Jan 30, 2009
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  5. mailpup TS Special Forces Posts: 7,943   +90

    In other words you can get an extension cable.
    mailpup, Jan 31, 2009
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  6. nissanman TechSpot Maniac Posts: 362

    The cable isnt all bundled up with a cable tie is it?

    Just a thought.
    nissanman, Feb 1, 2009
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