PSU Problem.

Fishman550

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Gonna be buying two GTX280's once they're released and from some of the info floating around the interwebs, i've hit a snag, my PSU has

2 6pin connectors
1 8pin connector

and the info about the GTX280 is that it requires one of each.......

Is there any way to add another 8pin? or am i gonna have to buy a new PSU aswell?

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Krypto

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There are molex adapters that typically will come with the cards, you just need to make sure you are using the appropriate rail on the PSU. I've definitely seen them for 6 pins not too sure about the 8 though.

 

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Fishman550

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anyone find me a 4pin to 8pin connector? that i can use with the GTX280?

 

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Fishman550 said:

anyone find me a 4pin to 8pin connector? that i can use with the GTX280?

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812198003

http://www.censuspc.com/product-pr-6683.html

 

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what psu do you have?

 

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Fishman550

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Enermax Galaxy 1000Watt

model number: EGX1000EWL

 

Krypto

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Fishman550 said:

Enermax Galaxy 1000Watt

model number: EGX1000EWL

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Then that should cover it since it includes

PCI-E Connectors: 3 x 6Pin, 2 x 6+2Pin

Very surprised they did not go with 4 x 6pin and 2 x 6+2pin

The 6+2pin plugs are also used for your 8 pin cards

 

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Fishman550

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so i'll be fine?

YAY

 

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Fishman550 said:

so i'll be fine?

YAY

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Should be good to go

 

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Krypto said:

Should be good to go

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Krypto,

How is that Corsair HX1000 holding up with your rig?

 

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RollingThunder said:

Krypto,

How is that Corsair HX1000 holding up with your rig?

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I'll post up some pics! It actually worked out great

 

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Krypto said:

I'll post up some pics! It actually worked out great

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Would love to see pics of that bear!