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Power Supply Help needed!

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  • 04-01-2016 11:13pm
    #1
    Grudaire
    Registered Users Posts: 3,620 ✭✭✭


    So myself and the better half rushed into buying a Graphics Card to upgrade the computer that was built for us.

    Long story short the Graphics Card has arrived, unfortunately the spare 8-pin power cable in the case won't fit it.

    Graphics Card : Radeon R9 280X
    Requires:
    Power Supply : Seasonic SS-600HT
    Output Cables:

    So I'm hoping that someone can help a Newbie find out if I can get a cable to convert, or do I need a different Power Supply?


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    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    That 8-pin is not the same as a pci-e 8-pin.

    That PSU is really old, so it won't have an 8-pin connector, however it should still work OK with a dual molex to 8-pin adaptor.

    It should have come with the card actually.


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    Grudaire
    Registered Users Posts: 3,620 ✭✭✭Grudaire


    Ah sound, that's exactly the kind of adapter I was hoping to find.

    When you say it should work OK - is there anything to worry about with that approach?

    The only converter with the card was a Mini Displayport to Displayport Adapter...


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    Eoinmc97
    Registered Users Posts: 403 ✭✭Eoinmc97


    Nothing to worry really, it's just for overclocking, people like to minimise connectors to the power circut to minimise leakage amd whatnot.


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    #5
    Grudaire
    Registered Users Posts: 3,620 ✭✭✭Grudaire


    Sound out, I've ordered the connector anyway so hopefully will be able to finish the install at the weekend!

    Thanks for the help guys!


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