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[HybridChiller]

Use an VRM from a 8800gtx on a GTX570 ?

That really doesn't have any benefit.

But using VRM from 570 on a 8800gtx is good

[eidairaman1]

Originally Posted by newtekie1

Yeah, I remember seeing someone using the PWM cut off from an old 8800GTX to replace the one on, IIRC, a GTX570.

these been around since before jumperless OC/Motherboards

[Wile E]

Originally Posted by newtekie1

Nope, go look up the spec, the 3rd +12v is optional on the 6-pin but required on the 8-pin. Like I said.

And any PSU that uses 6+2 connectors, like your Galaxy, will have all 3 because the connector has to follow the 8-pin spec.



What I mean is that the middle +12v pin is often missing completely.

Not once have I ever seen that, ever.

[newtekie1]

Originally Posted by HybridChiller

Use an VRM from a 8800gtx on a GTX570 ?

That really doesn't have any benefit.

But using VRM from 570 on a 8800gtx is good

Finally found it: http://www.overclockers.com/2011-xtr...arty-pictures/

It was GTX480 VRMs on a GTX580.

I've seen 8800GTX/Ultra VRMs on a GTX570 somewhere too, but that was because the VRM from the GTX570 popped.

Originally Posted by Wile E

Not once have I ever seen that, ever.

Look at almost any 4-pin molex to 6-pin PCI-E adapter, as well as most mid-low end PSUs.

[Wile E]

Not even on the mid-low psus I've seen. If the psu you are considering is like that, it's time to consider a different one.

[newtekie1]

Originally Posted by Wile E

Not even on the mid-low psus I've seen. If the psu you are considering is like that, it's time to consider a different one.

I never use these PSUs, I'm just stating they are out there, and the PCI-E standard states the middle pin is optional on a 6-pin and required on a 8-pin. Just because you've never seen one without the 3rd pin doesn't mean it is required by the standard, and doesn't mean connectors without it don't exist.

[The Von Matrices]

Originally Posted by newtekie1

I never use these PSUs, I'm just stating they are out there, and the PCI-E standard states the middle pin is optional on a 6-pin and required on a 8-pin. Just because you've never seen one without the 3rd pin doesn't mean it is required by the standard, and doesn't mean connectors without it don't exist.

Some of the 2x Molex to PCIe 6-pin adapters I've seen omit the second pin, which confirms that it can be removed when trying to cut costs.