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How many 6-pin connectors does a GTX 460 need?

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August 28, 2013 5:32:16 PM

Recently, a friend of mine upgraded his graphics card from a GTX 460, and knowing that I too was considering a new rig, kindly gave me his used card. At the time, I didn't know it was a 460 - but looking up the model number 'P1041' gave me the specifications. So, while I was checking my build for any potential problems, I came across several threads regarding how many 6-pin connectors this particular card has - most of the threads say that for the card to work properly, two connectors are needed. However, the card that I have only has one.

I'm not sure why - I was told that it originally came with an Alienware pre-built rig, so I'm thinking that that might be it. However, I am slightly worried that this throws my build out of balance - I need the savings on not buying a graphics card to sufficiently splash out on everything else.

Any advice that anyone can give me? As I said, the card has MODEL : P1041 etched onto it, along with NVA-P1041-000(B), which I would guess means the same thing. Thanks.

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August 28, 2013 5:38:43 PM

Hello... Some models came with only one connector and some models came with two connectors... typical "Over Clocked" models came with two.
Some models came with top mounted connectors and some models came rear mounted connectors...
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August 28, 2013 5:40:43 PM

If it only has one 6 pin, that is all it needs.

Some companies have built "green" versions of cards that use less power by either getting a better quality gpu(low voltage) or slightly down clocking the card. They also had an SE version that may have used less power.

The reference card DID have 2 of them for sure.
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August 28, 2013 5:45:59 PM

nukemaster said:
If it only has one 6 pin, that is all it needs.

Some companies have built "green" versions of cards that use less power by either getting a better quality gpu(low voltage) or slightly down clocking the card. They also had an SE version that may have used less power.

The reference card DID have 2 of them for sure.


Great, thanks for the blindingly fast reply :D  That's put my mind at ease.
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