Not sure wheter u should get a gpu with a 2x6pin connecter or 6/8pin connector

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I am going to buy a sapphire radeon r9 280 on new egg, there are two version one with a 2x6 pin set up and one with a 6/8 pin setup. I am nkt sure which one is compatible with my power supply. Any help is really appreciated.
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Psu:http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=17-151-088&nm_mc=EMCA-092014&cm_mmc=EMCA-092014-_-ASC-_-itemnumber-_-17-151-088&et_cid=10953&et_rid=10028742
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SAPPHIRE DUAL-X 14-202-099 Radeon R9 280 3GB 384-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 CrossFireX Support Video Card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=14-202-099

SAPPHIRE DUAL-X 100373-2L Radeon R9 280 3GB 384-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 CrossFireX Support Video Card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=14-202-112

 
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They really look like the same card with different power connectors. Weird.

If you meant Seasonic X650, not Seagate, it shouldn't matter which, since your PSU would have 4 6+2 connectors, which can be used as either 6 or 8.
They really look like the same card with different power connectors. Weird.

If you meant Seasonic X650, not Seagate, it shouldn't matter which, since your PSU would have 4 6+2 connectors, which can be used as either 6 or 8.
 
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