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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127329

im asking cause i noticed it came with a power cable, and my current 7600gt didint comme with one so im not sure if it will work.

my mobo is a dell DM051 and the chipset is North Bridge: Intel Lakeport-G i945G

if i cant or cant work can some explain still how i connect the power cable from the gpu? or if i even need to use it?

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Quick practical checklist for the NX8800GT and the Dell E510 situation (adds to and posts):

First, confirm three things before buying or installing: physical fit, slot compatibility, and power. The 8800GT is a PCI Express x16 card and most retail cards require one 6‑pin PCIe power plug. Measure from the back panel to the nearest drive cage and compare that to the card length you plan to buy. If the card is a two‑slot cooler, make sure the case has the clearance.

Open the case and inspect the PSU and available connectors. Look for a native 6‑pin PCIe lead; if you only see Molex (peripheral) plugs, an adapter may be provided with the card, but adapters are a workaround — not a guarantee. If you must use a Molex-to-6‑pin adapter, plug the two Molex ends into two separate Molex cables (not two connectors on the same pigtail) to spread the current. Check the PSU sticker for total wattage and the +12V rail rating; if in doubt, plan on replacing the PSU with a proper ATX unit that has native PCIe connectors.

If replacing the PSU, confirm the new unit physically fits and that the motherboard connectors match (24‑pin main and 4/8‑pin CPU). Some Dell cases use nonstandard mounting or front-panel wiring; in those cases either buy a documented compatible Dell replacement or be prepared to use an adapter harness and accept added complexity. Choose a quality brand PSU with good +12V capacity rather than chasing raw wattage numbers.

Symptoms of insufficient power are immediate and clear: system reboots under load, GPU artifacting, driver resets, or no POST. If that happens, revert to the old GPU, test the 8800GT in another machine (or test the PSU with a meter/PSU tester), and only proceed when you have confirmed stable power. Always unplug mains, observe ESD precautions, and back up important data before hardware swaps.

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no. there is no power cable in that dell. also the power supply cant handle a card that good - its only 305w - a 7600 is probably maxing it out already. i run an x1650 pro on my dell.

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no. there is no power cable in that dell. also the power supply cant handle a card that good - its only 305w - a 7600 is probably maxing it out already. i run an x1650 pro on my dell.

what about the cable adapter that comes with the card? and will it still work without the power cable? because i heard of them running without them

and worst case senraio will the psu work in my case? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817121003

or this one
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817701003

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depends. some dells use custom power supplies

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