Chances of getting a defective product and help with installation: Radeon HD 7870 with a OCZ PSU

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TheFung

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Hey guys,
I'm going to be purchasing my first GPU and PSU and I'm extremely worried about getting a defective product. I've been reading reviews and so many people have problems getting the card to work or it's getting too hot. I also am worried I'm going to screw up. I'm not completely sure on how to connect the GPU to the PSU. The GPU require 2 PCIe connectors but does that mean I need a splitter to get 2 connectors out of 1 or do I just use 2 separate PCIe power connectors? Any help with would be appreciated.

GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127722
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150604
(Still don't know which one to choose)

PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341052
 
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It's a decent unit:

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TheFung

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So I use one connector per port? Two connectors from the PSU to two ports on the GPU, correct?
 
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The chance of getting a DOA is moderately low. Maybe 1 in 15 at the worst (less with a high quality brand).

Remember the reviews are going to be BIASED because people will be more likely to leave a review if they have a problem.

Also, there is an RMA system in place to deal with defective products.
 
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Actually, the reviews I've read about the Zt series says they are pretty much crap. I've owned 4 OCZ psu's however, and I love the brand. I've had a modular 520w, regular 500w, 700w that burned out(my fault though) and the Fatal1ty modular 750w that I'm using now. The Fatal1ty is the one I'd recommend, because I've used it and I've seen good reviews on it. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341041&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
 
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Dark Lord of Tech

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It's a decent unit:

Tier 2 Brands - Top Quality components With Top Notch Stability - For Those With Price/Availability Issues With Tier 1

Antec Neo HE
Antec High Current Gamer Series
Antec EarthWatts greater than 700 watt
Antec TruePower Trio
Antec TruePower Quattro
Antec TruePower New -- 750w
Akasa PowerGreen 80+
CoolMax CTG-750 watt/850 watt/1000 watt
Cooler Master Ultimate/UCP
Cooltek CT
Corsair GS600 / GS800
Corsair HX
Corsair TX
Corsair VX
Cougar SX700 and GX700
Enermax Liberty
Enermax Infiniti
Enermax MaxRevo 1350
Enermax MODU82+
Enermax Platimax (600, 750, 850, 1.2K)
Enermax PRO82+
Enermax PRO87+ (500w + 700w)
Enermax Triathlor (550, 650, 700)
Enhance ENP-GH
Fortron (FSP) GLN
Hale82-m 650-750w
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LEPA G500
OCZ EliteXStream
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OCZ Z(t)(s) Series Less than 1000W<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
OCZ ZX 850w
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