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GA-P35-DS4 (rev. 2.0) with a GPU PCI-E 2.1 or 3.0
« on: June 23, 2013, 02:23:26 am »
hi, do you know if GA-P35-DS4 (rev. 2.0) (BIOS updated to F14) can work with new GPUs and PCI-E 2.1 or 3.0 technology?

for example: new GEFORCE GTX 660 would be ok, would be bootnecked or could not work at all?

regards

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Re: GA-P35-DS4 (rev. 2.0) with a GPU PCI-E 2.1 or 3.0
« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2013, 03:46:29 am »
Yes is compatible, the graphics card are functionnal... but he have not use a speed for pci-e 3.0 or 2.0

The speed are slow because use PCI-E 1  ... but the difference are not visible...

If you have a new graphics card on P35-DS4 ... is good .... you discover a ''really boost'' in Monitor ...

What is your CPU? If you have E6600 ... ok .... but if you have E8400 .... this is better....

I have a projet to purchase HD Radeon PCI-E 3 on P35-DQ6...
« Last Edit: June 23, 2013, 03:50:51 am by Gloup_Gloup »

Re: GA-P35-DS4 (rev. 2.0) with a GPU PCI-E 2.1 or 3.0
« Reply #2 on: June 23, 2013, 04:08:16 am »
hi, thank you for your quick reply
my CPU is : Core 2 Quad Q6400 2,13 GHz (or Core 2 Quad Q6600 2,4 GHz, not sure because I can't use my PC without a GPU), 4GB ram
someone suggested me to overclock CPU to 2.8 or 3, this could get my PC hotter even when CPU is at normal load or idle?

do you think my UPS enermax liberty 620, is ok?

thanks again

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Re: GA-P35-DS4 (rev. 2.0) with a GPU PCI-E 2.1 or 3.0
« Reply #3 on: June 23, 2013, 04:16:01 am »
Hi again,

Cpu is ok... good idea to overclock ... like 3.4 if you are able....
Me with a E600 , I have in the past time 3.8Ghz... without problem....

But have you a heat sink Intel stock or other brand?

About PSU...  enermax liberty 620

I have check your model... but I am not sure .... What is your exact model....
http://www.enermax.com/home.php?fn=eng%2Fsearch&cx=016570391170302586004%3Aqjmivuxl6l4&cof=FORID%3A11&ie=UTF-8&q=liberty+620&siteurl=www.enermax.com%2Fhome.php%3Ffn%3Deng%2Fproduct_a1%26lv0%3D1%26lv1%3D54&ref=&ss=


Probably is okay , but ... verify all cable PCI-E 6pins or 8 pins for graphics card.... The number of cable are... ???

Because graphic card need a cable PCI-E 6pins x1 or x2  or 8pins x1 or x2... so check....

But if you do not have all cables PCI-E  ... he exist a PCI-E adaptor cable... to connect on 12v ATX cable....

Adaptor cable....
http://ca.startech.com/Cables/Computer-Power/Internal/?fam_filter=PCIe

What is a exact graphic card you want? Please give us a web link about this....

« Last Edit: June 23, 2013, 05:13:18 am by Gloup_Gloup »

Re: GA-P35-DS4 (rev. 2.0) with a GPU PCI-E 2.1 or 3.0
« Reply #4 on: June 23, 2013, 05:19:29 am »
I use the stock heat sink Intel, that’s why I don’t want to overclock it too much
http://www.madshrimps.be/files/images/articles/AMDandIntelHeatsinkRoundup-jmke-14626.jpg

my ups is this one, I have both 6 and 6+2 pin cables
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817194004

I don’t yet know what card to buy, I was waiting for feedback about motherboard compatibility, so you really helped
Right now I don’t play, but I will do it soon, so I could buy a cheap or used one and upgrade it in the future, but I think it’s better to buy a new (energy efficient) good one so I can enjoy it even for not games applications such as watch HD movies

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Re: GA-P35-DS4 (rev. 2.0) with a GPU PCI-E 2.1 or 3.0
« Reply #5 on: June 23, 2013, 05:36:09 am »
Hi again,

Ok I view a link about CPU Intel Stock.
So for overclocking... go to 3.2Ghz... is okay for beginning.

I suggest a graphic card Sapphire ... for HD Radeon... if you want ...

I find this card:
SAPPHIRE HD 7850 OC 2GB GDDR5
http://www.sapphiretech.com/presentation/product/?cid=1&gid=3&sgid=1160&lid=1&pid=1499&leg=0#

Your PSU model ELT620AWT have a 576W combined and (48Amp)
http://www.enermax.com/home.php?fn=eng/product_a1_1_1&lv0=1&lv1=54&no=92

See cables and connectors Section, for model ELT620AWT
http://www.enermax.com/files/ProductFile_eng/PF_File/155.pdf

Specifications:
http://www.enermax.com/files/ProductFile_eng/PF_File/276.pdf

Infos parts, cables, connectors....
http://www.enermax.com/files/ProductFile_eng/PF_File/277.pdf

So do not take a graphic card too higher ....
You prefer nvidia card? No more than nvidia 660 or 660 ti
« Last Edit: June 23, 2013, 07:06:27 am by Gloup_Gloup »

Re: GA-P35-DS4 (rev. 2.0) with a GPU PCI-E 2.1 or 3.0
« Reply #6 on: June 27, 2013, 04:03:30 am »
Hi, my heat sink is this kind (hope now you can see it)
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRU9Qxxoht7ZPYedKiUGLRRDKHiP5XiItpd8t3O7NEdbXzxj6Pyaw

I ordered Gigabyte GeForce GTX 660 Windforce OC, 170€: very good for power efficiency especially for blue ray playback and dual monitor, low temperature and low noise, it seems even that 660 is better than 7870 for Assassins Creed
http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/gigabyte_geforce_gtx_660_windforce_oc_review,27.html

Thank you, you really helped

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Re: GA-P35-DS4 (rev. 2.0) with a GPU PCI-E 2.1 or 3.0
« Reply #7 on: June 27, 2013, 11:37:22 am »
Hi Lisa Gerrard,  ;)

I hope that occurs well for you.