[dim1014]

Hey guys, I'm in the process of starting to build my first computer and I really don't have much experience with the newest technology. I bought an EVGA GTX 280 FTW edition, but I bought an EVGA replacement version, meaning it came in a plain white box with no accessories/manual to speak of so I'm not sure what to do.

Am I missing anything that I'd need to run this card? Other than connecting this card through PCI Express, will I need some sort of cable(s)? Thanks!

edit: okay it looks like I'm missing a power cable. Can anyone direct me to what exactly I need to buy?

Also, am I going to be able to plug my DVI-D cable into the DVI-I port? I don't need any sort of adapter for that right? thanks again!

[necrokiller]

which power supply do you have? is it sufficient to handle that card? if it is, then you dont need to buy any power adapters/cables. you should have no problems using the dvi-d cable.

you need 1x6-pin and 1x8-pin connector coming from your supply for the card to work.
http://www.evga.com/PRODUCTS/enlarge...P3-1286-AR&I=2

edit: im not quite sure on the differences between DVI-I and DVI-D so someone else might be able to answer that.

[dim1014]

I have a BFG ES-800, i was told it could handle 2x 280's. do I need to buy anything?

[cullam3n]

Nope looking at the specs of that unit, you should have the connectors you need. Plug and play.

edit: Yes you should be able to plug the DVI-D into the DVI-I according Wikipedia.

"DVI-I" stands for "DVI-Integrated" and supports both digital and analog transfers, so it works with both digital and analog Visual Display Unit. "DVI-D" stands for "DVI-Digital" and supports digital transfers only.

[dim1014]

yay thanks!