Why can't computer parts be pratical :|

[Archon23]

Don't forget the hammers and chainsaws. I mean thats what I did to my 56k modem.

Oh and add a few explosives too.

[Agamemnon]

lewl

I was actually so pissed last night when trying to fit the 8800GT into my current rig that I ended up ripping off the back audio input because it was in the way. It was a bitch to rip off too. Took me about 20 minutes with a pair of pliers. Even then the card was then bumping into the RAM slots. It's just too fucking huge and my mobo/case setup is poorly designed in the department of opening space.

[Syuusuke]

You do know that it won't work with a PCI slot, regardless of position...(doggy style and in the front...)

You are kidding around with us right? =P

[Agamemnon]

The 8800GT is compatible with a PCI slot as well. It's also compatible with AGP slots too.

[Amit]

The 8800GT is compatible with a PCI slot as well. It's also compatible with AGP slots too.

But you couldn't seriously wanted to run it on those would you?

[legionaire45]

The 8800GT is compatible with a PCI slot as well. It's also compatible with AGP slots too.

I seriously hope that you are kidding here. You don't want me to write a 3 page post on why that is just wrong.

[Agamemnon]

I seriously hope that you are kidding here. You don't want me to write a 3 page post on why that is just wrong.

Do you want me to take a picture of the manual? I suggest nobody says further of, "NO THATS WRONG" unless they actually own the card.

Also, Jcup suggested I posted the damage I did to it.

You should be able to see where the audio bit I ripped out here:


A little better quality:


Another view point:


And another:


A little comparison there as my X1600XT is still slotted:


And the beast itself:


Here was the audio back output...or what was left of it:


I had to rip off the metal casings around it first before I got a hold on it. Afterwards I realized I had to unscrew the whole mobo if I really wanted to do that, so I ended up spending just 20 minutes of my morning ripping it off.


And there is kitty gnawing on the pieces of what is left.

[Rob Oplawar]

D= I see why people asked me about my cable management when I reported the temps in my computer. Yikes! Looks like that PSU was planning on distributing its power through a much bigger case.

[Agamemnon]

Another reason why I'm buying a case that is not only bigger, but also supports the PSU.

[Cortexian]

I know the feeling, I have an Aspire X-Discovery, 8800 GTX barely fits, about an inch from the end of the card to the hard drive rack...