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GeForce 8800 GTS 320 MB question.

Discussion in 'Audio and Video' started by RUDEBWOY, Jun 12, 2007.

  1. RUDEBWOY Newcomer, in training Posts: 394

    So i want a 8800 and i might be getting this.but i got a asus p5b and all my pci slots are taken up how many slots do i need free to get this thing to fit?OF COURSE I will be removing my nvidia 7600 i also have a capture card i dont use anymore so i guess i can switch everything over.Any help would be great thanks.
    RUDEBWOY, Jun 12, 2007
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  2. MetalX TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 1,909

    The 8800GTS takes 2 slots, the one it is plugged in to, and the one directly below that. So if you have a PCI card there, remove it. Preferably, remove the PCI cards from the two slots below the 8800GTS because it will get more air that way.
    MetalX, Jun 12, 2007
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