HELP about 6 Pins and whatnots.

d2cjdude · Jan 15, 2014

I'm currently planning to buy an HD6950 and a new PSU. I'm currently looking to buying this specific PSU:

http://pcx.com.ph/components/power-supply/thermaltake-litepower-600w-blk-ed.html

But according to the reqs. of the HD6950, it needs two 6-Pin Connectors. Whereas the PSU I have chosen only has 1 (I think?) but has another 6 Pin+2 Pin Connector. Can I use that as my second 6 Pin?

If not, what other PSU from the list below can you reccommend me to buy (cheapest yet also works well with the HD6950)?

http://pcx.com.ph/components/power-supply.html

BluePhantom · Jan 15, 2014

You could still buy that PSU, almost all video cards that require 6 pin connectors will also come with a double molex to 6 pin adapter.

BluePhantom · Jan 15, 2014

That psu has 6 molex plugs on it so you would still have 4 extra plugs for anything you might need them for. 4 is probably the max you'd need for any kind of build

enemy1g · Jan 15, 2014

You are completely able to use the 6+2 pin connector as a 6 pin. The +2 is just an option if your GPU needs an 8 pin or two. But most GPUs only require one 8 pin and one 6 pin.

BluePhantom · Jan 15, 2014

enemy1g :

Depending on the video card... there isnt always enough room clearance for the additional two pins on a 6+2 for it to fit. Not always the case... But it does happen from time to time

d2cjdude · Jan 15, 2014

BluePhantom :

Apparently according to the manufacturer's website, this does not come with a Molex Adapter. Will I still be able to use the PSU with the card without the Adapter Cable?

BluePhantom · Jan 15, 2014

d2cjdude :

Yes, you should be able to. The plug will fit and give the power you need... It's just sometimes that 2 pin part gets in the way

BluePhantom · Jan 15, 2014

Which card is it? I may be able to tell you based on where the plugs are located on the card

d2cjdude · Jan 15, 2014

BluePhantom :

This one:
http://www.powercolor.com/Global/products_features.asp?id=313#Specification

BluePhantom · Jan 15, 2014

Oh ok, yes you will be more than fine to use the 6+2 pin as your second 6 pin connector.

BluePhantom · Jan 15, 2014

The link you had gave me didn't show the plugs but i looked it up elsewhere and saw what i needed to see.

d2cjdude · Jan 15, 2014

BluePhantom :

Basically it's just 2 6Pins next to each other.

BluePhantom · Jan 15, 2014

d2cjdude :

Yup, and the spacing between the card end and the heat pipes is fine for getting the 2pin out of the way. Sometimes (although rare) the 6pin is placed so unusually that its jammed between a heat pipe and the edge of something in your case... However this thankfully is not the case. So go right ahead and buy the PSU and Video Card... You will be more than fine!

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