8800 GTS and general compatibility

Thirdeye462 · 01-28-2007, 09:34 AM

hey everyone:

just a quick question:

Does anyone know if there are any type of compatibility problems with installing an eVGA 8800 GTS into an ASUS A8N32 SLI mainboard? OR any other compatibility issues with regards to my current set-up (below)?

im thinking of picking one up but am not sure until i do some research

System:

A8N32 SLI
XFX 7800GT x 2 (SLI)
OCZ Platinum PC3200 EL RAM (3 gigs)
OCZ Powerstream 600W PSU
Opty 185 (stock clock @ 2.6gHz)
Antec P180 tower
Creative Audigy 2ZS 7.1
Raptor 150 X HDD 150gig
gigabyte G-Power Pro heatsink
logitech G11 keyboard and G15 mouse
Creative gigaworks 7.1 speakers
XP Pro w/ SP2

dai · 01-28-2007, 10:25 AM

you will most likely need to upgrade the power supply as well,poster that are running the 8800 list their psu's as 850-1000w units
http://www.techsupportforum.com/showthread.php?t=107466

**pharoah** · 01-28-2007, 12:33 PM

this is from the specs listed on new egg.
(Minimum recommended power supply with +12 Volt current rating of 26 Amps.)

**TheMatt** · 01-28-2007, 03:36 PM

This will do the job.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817703006

01-28-2007, 09:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
Thirdeye462 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: canada Posts: 43 OS: WINXP SP2	8800 GTS and general compatibility hey everyone: just a quick question: Does anyone know if there are any type of compatibility problems with installing an eVGA 8800 GTS into an ASUS A8N32 SLI mainboard? OR any other compatibility issues with regards to my current set-up (below)? im thinking of picking one up but am not sure until i do some research System: A8N32 SLI XFX 7800GT x 2 (SLI) OCZ Platinum PC3200 EL RAM (3 gigs) OCZ Powerstream 600W PSU Opty 185 (stock clock @ 2.6gHz) Antec P180 tower Creative Audigy 2ZS 7.1 Raptor 150 X HDD 150gig gigabyte G-Power Pro heatsink logitech G11 keyboard and G15 mouse Creative gigaworks 7.1 speakers XP Pro w/ SP2

01-28-2007, 10:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,784 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	you will most likely need to upgrade the power supply as well,poster that are running the 8800 list their psu's as 850-1000w units http://www.techsupportforum.com/showthread.php?t=107466 __________________

01-28-2007, 12:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
pharoah TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5,188 OS: vista business edition My System	this is from the specs listed on new egg. (Minimum recommended power supply with +12 Volt current rating of 26 Amps.) __________________ Follow These Steps First Power Supply Selection Posting System Specs Oblivion Tweak Guide Video Drivers& Information TSF folding at home team 85015

01-28-2007, 03:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	This will do the job. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817703006 __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides