Ok, so here's the parts I got.
Intel Core i5-4430 quad-core processor
MSI B85M-G43 micro ATX motherboard
Kingston HyperX Fury HX316C10F/8 8GB DDR3 1600 RAM
XFX R9-280X-TDFD Radeon R9 280X 3GB video card
Samsung 840 EVO 250GB SSD
Seagate Barracuda 2TB HDD
LG GH24NSB0B DVD burner
Seasonic G Series SSR-550RM 550 watt modular power supply
Corsair 230T ATX mid-tower case
So, issues...
XFX R9-280X-TDFD Radeon R9 280X 3GB video card
Seasonic G Series SSR-550RM 550 watt modular power supply
Incompatible..?
Everything was going fine when I was building my PC until the wiring for my video card.
I looked at the quick installation guide and I saw this:
"XFX does not support the use of two 6-Pin to one 8-Pin power cable converter for these graphics cards. They are only designed to work with high performance power supplies using 8-Pin PCI Express power cable."
Now, first of all, this card came with a converter for two 6-pins to 1 8-pin. So I'm a bit confused by that.
Secondly, my PSU did not come with an 8-pin power cable.
I read this review on newegg: "you need two PCI power connectors for the 8 pin power connector on the card as well as 2 molex connectors for the 6 pin on the card."
Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150678
So, I'm wondering if I'm not understanding something here. Or if I need to buy something additional. Or am I SOL, and need to return/exchange my PSU? If I am SOL, what PSU should I get?
Intel Core i5-4430 quad-core processor
MSI B85M-G43 micro ATX motherboard
Kingston HyperX Fury HX316C10F/8 8GB DDR3 1600 RAM
XFX R9-280X-TDFD Radeon R9 280X 3GB video card
Samsung 840 EVO 250GB SSD
Seagate Barracuda 2TB HDD
LG GH24NSB0B DVD burner
Seasonic G Series SSR-550RM 550 watt modular power supply
Corsair 230T ATX mid-tower case
So, issues...
XFX R9-280X-TDFD Radeon R9 280X 3GB video card
Seasonic G Series SSR-550RM 550 watt modular power supply
Incompatible..?
Everything was going fine when I was building my PC until the wiring for my video card.
I looked at the quick installation guide and I saw this:
"XFX does not support the use of two 6-Pin to one 8-Pin power cable converter for these graphics cards. They are only designed to work with high performance power supplies using 8-Pin PCI Express power cable."
Now, first of all, this card came with a converter for two 6-pins to 1 8-pin. So I'm a bit confused by that.
Secondly, my PSU did not come with an 8-pin power cable.
I read this review on newegg: "you need two PCI power connectors for the 8 pin power connector on the card as well as 2 molex connectors for the 6 pin on the card."
Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150678
So, I'm wondering if I'm not understanding something here. Or if I need to buy something additional. Or am I SOL, and need to return/exchange my PSU? If I am SOL, what PSU should I get?
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