So the gtx 970 recommends a 500w psu (which I have), and a requires 1x 6pin + 1x 8pin pci-e power connector.
My antec ea-500 psu only has 2x 6pin pci-e connectors (it also has an extra 4 pin connector (no idea what it's for, it doesn't have the pci-e label on it like the 2x 6pins have labeled on them; I've never used it).
First question, the cards all come with an 6-8 pin adapter cable, can I use it with one of my 6pin's to plug into the 8pin? or does that only down-convert an existing 8pin power cable to a 6pin slot?
Is this extra 4pin power connector I have able to incorporate into this to somehow help with some sort of adapter?
Otherwise, would it be possible in my case to use a sata 15 pin to 6 pin adapter along with a x2 6 pin to 8 pin adapter to plug in and properly power a gtx 970?
My antec ea-500 psu only has 2x 6pin pci-e connectors (it also has an extra 4 pin connector (no idea what it's for, it doesn't have the pci-e label on it like the 2x 6pins have labeled on them; I've never used it).
First question, the cards all come with an 6-8 pin adapter cable, can I use it with one of my 6pin's to plug into the 8pin? or does that only down-convert an existing 8pin power cable to a 6pin slot?
Is this extra 4pin power connector I have able to incorporate into this to somehow help with some sort of adapter?
Otherwise, would it be possible in my case to use a sata 15 pin to 6 pin adapter along with a x2 6 pin to 8 pin adapter to plug in and properly power a gtx 970?
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