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Old 06-28-08, 07:55 PM   #26
darkrider01
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Default Re: Evga GTX 280 FTW crash problems - not overheating

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Originally Posted by Siskods9 View Post
So is it a requirement to have a PCIE 2.0 slot for the GTX 280 to work right?
It's not a requirement. I got mine working just fine using the included adapters on my old PCIE 1.0 motherboard.

With my new PCIE 2.0 motherboard, I was able to use the cables that came with the power supply instead of the adapters.
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