PSU for GTX 280

[Rakewell]

Anyone here still using the 2 X 4 to 6 molex adapter with their 280 + PSU?

I read that using the adapter is a temporary fix.

I have a 700w PSU, and I've run nVidia's flagship since June without issue.

Do I have to get a new PSU, or can I continue to use the adapter?

Anyone here (sorry to repeat) using their adapters still?

Cheers.

Rakewell

 

[HOOfan 1]

What PSU do you have? Did it not have any PCI-E connectors at all?

I certainly wouldn't do a Molex to 6 Pin-PCI-E then to 8 Pin connection..

 

[Rakewell]

Originally posted by: HOOfan 1
What PSU do you have? Did it not have any PCI-E connectors at all?

I certainly wouldn't do a Molex to 6 Pin-PCI-E then to 8 Pin connection..

Thanks for your response; sorry I wasn't very concise.

I have an OCZ 700w. It has 2 6 Pin-PCI-E connectors, which both go into the 8 Pin adapter which plugs into the card, and I use an adapter for 2 molex connectors into one 6 Pin-PCI-E adapter, which also goes into the card.

EVGA states that they do not recommend using this setup for long, though everything has been running smooth since I got the new card.

Are there risks if I continue with this setup, or is it OK to continue?

 

[Rakewell]

Anyone have an opinion on this?...

 

[Cutthroat]

I'm running mine the exact same way, I don't see any problem with it at all.

 

[Rakewell]

Originally posted by: Cutthroat
I'm running mine the exact same way, I don't see any problem with it at all.

Looks like you have the same PSU as me, mate.

That makes me feel alot better. Thanks for the response.

Do me a favor, though, if you can think of it; if you ever have any problems with your 280/PSU, please drop me a PM.

Cheers.

Rakewell