8900gts power requirements

[teh_mapn00b]

I was wondering whether anyone knew whether this card would need 1 or 2 pci-e power cables. thanks

 

[b1gapl]

I'm assuming you meant the 8800GTS, because the 89xx series aren't out yet. The 8800GTS requires only one PCI-e power connection.

 

[BennyV04988]

He probably did mean the 8900gts. No one talks about whats actually out for sale anymore, thats so old school...

 

[teh_mapn00b]

lol yer i meant 8900gts, was just wondering whther any1 had an idea on what the requirements would be as I am interested in this card when it comes out.

 

[Nitestick]

my guess would be a single power connection based on the fact they would want to keep similar characteristics to the 8800GTS, especially in terms of power requirement as it will eventually replace it.

 

[BennyV04988]

It's not out yet. Just chill dude.

 

[Riznarf]

Judging from the supposed specs of the 8900 series, I'd GUESS the power supply for an 8900gtx would be maybe 50-100w more than an 8800gtx, similarly for the 8800gtx and 8900gts etc.... Dont quote me on this though...only a speculation.

 

[mikee]

are they planning a low end card like 8200?