8800GTX + power connectors

[stratus51]

Mods, if this is in the wrong place please feel free to move it.

Ok, I'm looking to upgrade to a 8800GTX however i've only got the one 6 pin power connector, Thats not enough, is there anyway round this, that is without getting to deep into stripping wires etc. Can i buy an extra 6 pin and change one of the other spare connectors over to it? Or is it a new PSU?

My PSU is an Antec Truepower 480.

 

[Smartazz]

I'm wondering the same thing in case I get an 8800GTX soon, so I'll tag this for later.

 

[Ayah]

You might be able to get a 2 molex -> 6 pin adapter and use that.

 

[stratus51]

Originally posted by: Ayah
You might be able to get a 2 molex -> 6 pin adapter and use that.

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=465739

Excellent! you get a free travel case with it! woohoo! i'm sold!

I take it it needs 2-1 ratio due to power, or is it just a dodgy pic?

 

[Mark R]

Originally posted by: Ayah
I take it it needs 2-1 ratio due to power, or is it just a dodgy pic?

Yup - it's power.

The hard drive connectors aren't designed for the amount of current that a high-end graphics card needs. They're only rated for a total of 13 A.

By contrast the PCI-E molex connector can carry 9A per pin for a total of 27 A.

So you need 2 hard drive connectors to ensure that they don't burn up under high load.

 

[stratus51]

Great thanks! no all i need to do it make sure i have 2 free connectors! then perhaps i can place that order i've been waiting for!