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Do I need to use both power connectors on my r9 270x?

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October 9, 2014 10:48:39 AM

I am installing a r9 270x and my PSU has on slot to put the adapter into, but the 6 pin power connector has 2, can it still work with one, my PSU is 500 wattage which is the min requirement of the card.

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October 9, 2014 11:00:14 AM

Yes you need both connectors, unless you dont need the card to run or display anything.

You can get molex adapters, but frankly if your PSU does not have the right connectors on it then it is likley that it is not equiped to do the job.

Unless it is 80+ rated then that 500w sticker on the PSU means abolutely nothing. Most budget 500w psus cant even output 400w, and if htey do it is for the 3 seconds before they fry everything.

Sesonic, XFX, EVGA, Antec, Corsair (not cx series), or Rosewill (Hive or Capstone only).
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