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Hmm 5870 and P5k Black Pearl...

Discussion in 'Graphics Cards' started by djkav, 3 Oct 2009.

    3 Oct 2009 at 11:43
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  1. djkav

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    Just opened my case to check space allowance which seems fine for the card length.

    I BIG problem i noticed is the SATA connector placement. Its right in line of the graphice PCIE socket.

    There are 6 connectors with 5 populated. I have a nasty feeling that the 5870 wont sit happy in the PCIE because of the SATA cables that stick up out of the SATA connectors :(

    Anyone got this SATA configuration with this card?

    Thx.
     
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    2. 3 Oct 2009 at 11:46
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  2. Andric

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    you can get sata cables with right angled connectors maybe?
     
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    3. 3 Oct 2009 at 11:53
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  3. djkav

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    Yeh, I was thinking about that. Dunno if the 90° cables will sit behind another. its in a 2x3 rectangle. I guess I can only try :p
     
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    4. 3 Oct 2009 at 13:21
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  4. wellibob

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    i had said board, in order to populate the top pci-e slot, and a big & wide gpu, is to aquire L shaped sata leads, i had some with left and right angle shaped heads, so i could use all ports whilst allowing a 260GTX to sit in nicely. I assume the 5870 will sit tight also like the GTX, but it`ll work.
     
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    5. 3 Oct 2009 at 14:57
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  5. djkav

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    Bother... I didn't realise there were Left and Right handed 90° connectors :(
     
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    6. 3 Oct 2009 at 15:09
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  6. wolvers

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    How bizarre! :eek: I've got the same problem as you so I've just this second ordered 2 left hand and 2 right hand from scumbay. OcUK don't really seem to stock enough variety of SATA cables really.
     
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