[Solved] GTX 280 Power connector info

So me being the cheapskate I am, bought a stand-alone GTX 280 from Ebay, not realizing the connectors would not be included.

This is also my first time putting together a rig, but I overlooked the part about what power connectors go with what. So I asked around and I kept getting directed to a bunch of PCI-E 2 y-shaped 8/6 pin connectors that go for about 7$.

But my question is, do I have to use 2 separate power connectors for each of the card's ports? or can I just use something like this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/6-PCI-E-6-pin- [...] 19b027321c

to plug both the 6 and 8 pin ports and have them juiced by the one 6pin connector on the other end? Or do I need individual connectors for each the 6 and 8pin outputs? (And if so, where could I find said connectors? links would be greatly appreciated)

my PSU is this btw: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817171032

Thanks in advance folks

-0r0

I don't get it .
The psu you linked to has all the neccessary connectors needed to run dual 280's and then some ( 4 x 6 pin and 2 x 8 pin ), you don't need any adapters.

When I meant "stand alone" I meant it was JUST the GPU itself, no box, no manual, no quickstart guide, no cables, etc. Thus my question as to what cables to use since I have no idea at all 9_6;;

I did find the quickstart guide online as PDF but it had no mention as to wether to use 2 cables or a Y splitter~

Also, to rephrase myself, my question is:

Do I need to get 2 individual power connectors, one for the 6pin, one for the 8pin? or just use the Y splitter and have them both connected and taking power from the one 6pin at the other end?

Here

..... just plug one 6 pin and one 8 pin power connector from the psu into the card and be done with it allready.... you don't need any extenders/adapters/whatever since your psu allready has all the needed plugs...