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GTX 280 Connections

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  • 29-10-2009 4:36pm
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    Dave147
    Registered Users Posts: 3,235 ✭✭✭


    Hey all, bought a GTX 280 last week from adverts but problem is I only have a 6 pin connection from my PSU and it needs a 6 pin and an 8 pin for the card. Do I need a new PSU, it's an OCZ Stealth 500W or something, or is there a way around it? Thanks in advance!


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    Effluo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,890 ✭✭✭Effluo


    get a sata to pcie power converter...

    that's all


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    Dave147
    Registered Users Posts: 3,235 ✭✭✭Dave147


    Sweet, I can get to Maplins or PC World in Cork this evening, would they both have them or would they have any clue what I'm talking about?


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    MrMagic1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 25 ✭MrMagic1


    If they don't they'll prob have the molex to pci-e power connector,

    pcie6.jpg

    Maplin will prob know what You're on about but I honestly doubt Pc World would know anything, pay peanuts, get monkeys :p


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    Dave147
    Registered Users Posts: 3,235 ✭✭✭Dave147


    MrMagic1 wrote: »
    If they don't they'll prob have the molex to pci-e power connector

    Right but the GTX 280 has a 6 pin and 8 pin connection, I have the 6 pin but need the 8 pin. Maplins don't have it, should I just go off and buy a new PSU for the sake of it?


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    MrMagic1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 25 ✭MrMagic1


    Dave147 wrote: »
    Right but the GTX 280 has a 6 pin and 8 pin connection, I have the 6 pin but need the 8 pin. Maplins don't have it, should I just go off and buy a new PSU for the sake of it?

    Yes, but not from PC World or Maplin, they'll rob You for a shíte one


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    Dave147
    Registered Users Posts: 3,235 ✭✭✭Dave147


    I wouldn't dream of it, I've an offer for one on adverts which is 1200w, overkill but I'll probably have a GTX 295 in the next few months so no point buying a 700w etc.


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    MrMagic1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 25 ✭MrMagic1


    700w is plenty for a 295, 1200w is complete and utter overkill. Better to opt for a good quality brand


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    Dave147
    Registered Users Posts: 3,235 ✭✭✭Dave147


    I've heard tales of blue screens of death with only 700w. Maybe so but I do intend on going dual GPU when I can afford two of them, so this PSU should last awhile, only cost 130 quid anyway.


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    Effluo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,890 ✭✭✭Effluo


    Dave147 wrote: »
    I've heard tales of blue screens of death with only 700w.

    eh no!

    Would have nothing to do with the wattage of a psu


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    MrMagic1
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    Dave147 wrote: »
    I've heard tales of blue screens of death with only 700w. Maybe so but I do intend on going dual GPU when I can afford two of them, so this PSU should last awhile, only cost 130 quid anyway.

    Nonsence, a 700w good reputable brand psu is plenty for a 295 or any other dual card setup


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    Dave147
    Registered Users Posts: 3,235 ✭✭✭Dave147


    I didn't say it happened me, I just said I heard.. which I did.. It was probably a ****ty make PSU, anyway I got this PSU for cheap and will have it Monday morning, it's a ThermalTake Toughpower 1200W.


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    MrMagic1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 25 ✭MrMagic1


    You sure it'll fit in your case?


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    Dave147
    Registered Users Posts: 3,235 ✭✭✭Dave147


    Yeah seller checked it out for me, bought from him before if it turned out it didn't fit he'd take it back.


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