Official "I just got my GeForce GTX 275, 285 or 295" thread - Page 22

**MowTin** · 10-02-09, 09:11 PM

I just ordered an EVGA GTX 275 FTW.

It used to be that if I ordered something from Newegg it would be at my door the next day or no later than 2 days standard shipping. I live NY their warehouse was in NJ. Now, my card shipped from CA and it won't be here this weekend like I hoped

Can I used my 8800GTS as a physx card? My case is big enough but my mobo is p5k-e. Will they fit?

**bob saget** · 10-02-09, 09:37 PM

You can use your 8800GTS for physx easily. Just plug it into the other pci express slot and you are good to go. Upon bootup, nvidia control panel should pop up and ask you if you want to switch physx to the 8800GTS. Make sure you have decent enough power supply.

**LT.Schaffer** · 11-04-09, 02:04 PM

I Just Ordered a BFG GTX 285 2GB

**bob saget** · 11-05-09, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LT.Schaffer

I Just Ordered a BFG GTX 285 2GB

sexy.

11-05-09, 06:22 AM

Bob, please don't call the members sexy and just stick to talking about video cards.

Thanks

**bob saget** · 11-05-09, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by betterdan

Bob, please don't call the members sexy and just stick to talking about video cards.

Thanks

I can't promise anything.

**dandano** · 11-07-09, 11:12 AM

Got the BFG GTX 285 OC last week, also upgraded power supply to handle it. Had some problems initially when trying to use the nvidia monitoring utility. Since I uninstalled nv monitor, things have been good.

And yes, the BFG GTX 285 OC has its clocks set over the specs on the box. I'm still debating whether I should flash the bios to lower the specs to what it is supposed to be.

A question: Should I run two lines from the modular psu to the card, or is it okay to use one line with both connectors?

**bob saget** · 11-07-09, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dandano

one line with both connectors?

never seen this before.

**dandano** · 11-07-09, 12:52 PM

The Corsair HX650 uses modular lines, and the line with PCI-E connectors has two connectors on one line. But I am not sure of the current capacity of that one line. I was thinking it might be necessary to use two lines, one connector from each line, to supply sufficient current to the video card.

Dr.Nick · 11-07-09, 01:16 PM

One line will be enough even if you oc. I run the same method on both my rigs with no issues and one has the same corsair psu

Edit- mine is even weaker at only 620w

**DiscipleDOC** · 11-20-09, 09:08 AM

Last night, I went SLI (285 GTX).

Pictures are coming this weekend.

syndicot · 11-20-09, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiscipleDOC

Last night, I went SLI (285 GTX).

Pictures are coming this weekend.

Sweet, congrats bud.

10-02-09, 09:11 PM	#253
MowTin Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,205	Re: Official "I just got my GeForce GTX 275, 285 or 295" thread I just ordered an EVGA GTX 275 FTW. It used to be that if I ordered something from Newegg it would be at my door the next day or no later than 2 days standard shipping. I live NY their warehouse was in NJ. Now, my card shipped from CA and it won't be here this weekend like I hoped Can I used my 8800GTS as a physx card? My case is big enough but my mobo is p5k-e. Will they fit? __________________ i7 920 @ 3.6Ghz \| 480 GTX \| 3x2GB OCZ Gold \| x58 3SLI \| X-Fi Extreme Gamer \| Samsung 226BW \| Samsung 4665F LCD HDTV \| Kenwood 500W receiver PS3 \| Xbox 360

10-02-09, 09:37 PM	#254
bob saget Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Vancouver, originally Russia Posts: 23,133	Re: Official "I just got my GeForce GTX 275, 285 or 295" thread You can use your 8800GTS for physx easily. Just plug it into the other pci express slot and you are good to go. Upon bootup, nvidia control panel should pop up and ask you if you want to switch physx to the 8800GTS. Make sure you have decent enough power supply.

11-04-09, 02:04 PM	#255
LT.Schaffer Praise The Lord! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chernarus Posts: 1,960	Re: Official "I just got my GeForce GTX 275, 285 or 295" thread I Just Ordered a BFG GTX 285 2GB __________________ Intel Q9650\|Asus P5Q Pro Turbo\|GTX 480\|CM 690 II Advanced\|Corsair Dominator 4GB\|LG LE3500 32"\|X-FI\|Intel 80GB SSD\|Win 7 64Bit Nvidia Driver:310.70 WHQL Dedicated LAN Coop Server Intel Core 2 Duo E8500\|Asus P5B Deluxe\|BFG GTX 285\|Antec 900\|Kingston HyperX 2GB\|Viewsonic VX2255WMB 22"\|Win 7 32Bit GOD BLESS AMERICA I Proudly Support Our Troops Current Game:Elder Scrolls V Skyrim

11-05-09, 06:22 AM	#257
betterdan Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Official "I just got my GeForce GTX 275, 285 or 295" thread Bob, please don't call the members sexy and just stick to talking about video cards. Thanks

11-07-09, 11:12 AM	#259
dandano hardware antiquarian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 281	Re: Official "I just got my GeForce GTX 275, 285 or 295" thread Got the BFG GTX 285 OC last week, also upgraded power supply to handle it. Had some problems initially when trying to use the nvidia monitoring utility. Since I uninstalled nv monitor, things have been good. And yes, the BFG GTX 285 OC has its clocks set over the specs on the box. I'm still debating whether I should flash the bios to lower the specs to what it is supposed to be. A question: Should I run two lines from the modular psu to the card, or is it okay to use one line with both connectors? __________________ Intel Core i7-950 3.06GHz LGA 1366 \| Asus P6X58D-E \| Mushkin Enhanced Blackline 6GB (3 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 (7-8-7-20) \| Western Digital VelociRaptor 1TB SATA (Windows 7 Pro) \| LiteOn iHES208 BluRay DVD Burner SATA \| EVGA GTX 570 SC \| Corsair HX650 PSU 3.3v(24A) 5v(30A) 12v(52A) \| Lian Li PC-60 Plus case with window (black) \| Monsoon 2.1 Speakers \| Dell UltraSharp U2410 LCD (1920x1200@60Hz)

11-07-09, 12:52 PM	#261
dandano hardware antiquarian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 281	Re: Official "I just got my GeForce GTX 275, 285 or 295" thread The Corsair HX650 uses modular lines, and the line with PCI-E connectors has two connectors on one line. But I am not sure of the current capacity of that one line. I was thinking it might be necessary to use two lines, one connector from each line, to supply sufficient current to the video card. __________________ Intel Core i7-950 3.06GHz LGA 1366 \| Asus P6X58D-E \| Mushkin Enhanced Blackline 6GB (3 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 (7-8-7-20) \| Western Digital VelociRaptor 1TB SATA (Windows 7 Pro) \| LiteOn iHES208 BluRay DVD Burner SATA \| EVGA GTX 570 SC \| Corsair HX650 PSU 3.3v(24A) 5v(30A) 12v(52A) \| Lian Li PC-60 Plus case with window (black) \| Monsoon 2.1 Speakers \| Dell UltraSharp U2410 LCD (1920x1200@60Hz)

11-07-09, 01:16 PM	#262
Dr.Nick Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,044	Re: Official "I just got my GeForce GTX 275, 285 or 295" thread One line will be enough even if you oc. I run the same method on both my rigs with no issues and one has the same corsair psu Edit- mine is even weaker at only 620w __________________ i7 920@4.03\|asus p6t7ws\|6gb ocz\|gtx580oc sli\|x-fi fatality\|x25m+12tb\|enermax 1kw\|dell u3011 & 2405fpw

11-20-09, 09:08 AM	#263
DiscipleDOC Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Alabama, Planet Earth Posts: 5,933	Re: Official "I just got my GeForce GTX 275, 285 or 295" thread Last night, I went SLI (285 GTX). Pictures are coming this weekend.

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