Noob asking a noob question about GTX 480

MBBMX

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Hey guys, sorry to be new and instantly requesting help without contributing, but I was wondering if you could help me.

Basically, I recently built a custom PC. Everything is running fine except for my GTX 480, which I have connected to my Corsair 650W using two 6+2 pin connectors, which means I use the 6+2 as an 8 pin and the 6 with no 2 for my 6.

The fans run on the video card itself, yet my system isn't detecting the card, merely the VGA graphics adapter in my processor... atleast that's what i think it is.

Am I using the wrong cables? This is probably a really easy fix and I'm almost embarrassed to ask, but if anyone could offer assistance it would be highly appreciated.

Thank you in advance.
 

MBBMX

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And sorry to double post, but another issue is that the max resolution of my monitor is 1280x1024, when really it should be 1680x1050.

Thanks once more.