Installing MSI GTX 970

[a_2008]

Hello Guys

I had MSI GTX 570 but after dusting it didn't work (maybe because of electricity) and I bought a GTX 970 MSI . Since it has different pin I don't know how to install it ? GTX 570 has 2 x 6 pin that right one is PCI-E but this one has one 6pin and one 8 pin . Can you help me how to change those pin and install this graphic card?

And how to prevent from static electricity in computer when I'm replacing Graphic Card? ( I don't one to same happen to this new Graphic card )

My system:
CPU : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500K CPU @ 3.30GHz
Motherboard : ASUS P8Z68 PRO
Power supply : XFX 700 watts



my graphic card is same as these in picture:

 

[LTC8K6]

Your power supply does not have an 8 pin connector for the card?

You can get adapters, but the best bet is to get a power supply that has the proper connectors.

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-...sim_147_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=14WEVAJBK1GAEWQCNT6W

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-Express-Power-Adapter-PCIEX68ADAP/dp/B001TK3TJY

 

[iiiankiii]

Too reduce static electricity, you'll want to wear a anti-static wrist band. anti static wrist strap

You wear it around your wrist and clip the wire to your pc. Or, you can do what I do. Avoid working on carpet/rug and touch the PC case with your body (hand, feet, arm, whatever)

 

[a_2008]

I cannot see 8 pin but it has two six pin + one 2 pin that together provide 8 pin! But I don't know which one goes to which one?

This is my PSU ( XFX Pro 750 w)

MSI GTX 970 comes with 6 pin to 8 pin connector :

 

[a_2008]

You wear it around your wrist and clip the wire to your pc. Or, you can do what I do. Avoid working on carpet/rug and touch the PC case with your body (hand, feet, arm, whatever)

Second option is cheaper !

 

[ocre]

I cannot see 8 pin but it has two six pin + one 2 pin that together provide 8 pin! But I don't know which one goes to which one?

This is my PSU ( XFX Pro 750 w)

MSI GTX 970 comes with 6 pin to 8 pin connector :

Don't know what you are asking here.

The 6 pin plus 2 is an 8pin PCIe plug. That's how a lot of PSUs do it.

It doesn't matter which one, they are probably connected together anyway. Connect one 6pin and one 8pin and done.

Are you still having issues booting or something?
Make sure your gpu is seated well, try reseating. May try resetting your bios