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[emperoram]

I was wanting to get a ATI HD 4870 sometime after they get released. but i noticed on some of the prerelease pictures and spec's that the card will require 2 pci-e 6 pin adapters. My power supply(thermaltake W0100RU 500W) only has 1 pci-e power plug. Also i know from pre release specs it will meet the wattage requirements. Do you think i would be able to get a (LOGISYS AD201 12v Molex to 12V 6Pin Adapter) for the second pci-e power plug on the card a expect it will run fine?

 

[cleeve]

Don't see why not.

 

[dirtmountain]

yes, in fact i'd be surprised if it didn't come with it included in the box

 

[ro3dog]

Check newegg.com to see which manufaturer has an adapter for the added power.Not all carries them

 

[emperoram]

great i will have to keep that in mind when i am looking at it on newegg

 

[smalltime0]

I thought the 4870 was in the sub-150 Watt TDP?
I presumed a single PCI-e adapter would be enough?

Oh well, my PSU has 2 PCI-e 6pin adapters, just means no Crossfire without molex.

 

[romulus47plus1]

I thought the 4870 was in the sub-150 Watt TDP?
I presumed a single PCI-e adapter would be enough?

Oh well, my PSU has 2 PCI-e 6pin adapters, just means no Crossfire without molex.

They give you 2 PCI-e adapter for a reason, DUH!
Just plug them in!