OVerLoRDI, what speccs is there for the 3x5870 rig?
Some MSI board that had 2x pci-e 16 slots, an XFX 650 PSU, sempron, 1gb DDR3. I'm waiting on another motherboard, I don't think the video card on top of the binder is going to be a permanent.. it might be if I buy another 5870.... but then I'd need another PSU. I'm using a Corsair 500 watt to supplement the 650 watt. I might be able to get away with running the whole system on the 650 watt.. but that is dangerously close... so I might buy a bigger PSU, make the 3x setup permanent, then recycle the 650 into another dual 5870 machine.
What goes into that modification to run the 5870 through the PCIEx1 slot? From what I understand you..
Buy a PCIEx1 extension.
Cut the end of the extension so the card fits (making sure not to sever any connections).
Insert card and plug in PCIE 6pin power cables.
Then run it?
No extra power needed for a 5870? Does this have to be done in linux or can windows pick up on it too?