this card is AWESOME. runs HOT though. 55 idle, 80 max load i have seen it. it doesnt artifact or anything though, so i am not bothered.
the only games i cant max that i have are F.E.A.R, oblivion and AOE 3.
strange thing is... it still boots when the 2nd power supply is off, and the card is not recieving any external power. my friends 7800GS just makes a loud beeping noise.
does this mean that it is getting all its power from the mobo anyway? i would rather it got it from the 2nd power supply...
on the wires... it normally runs with its side on, with the wires from the 2nd PSU going through a small gap, so I am not that worried about the mess. the dell duct thing means that there is clean airflow.