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Will CHIEFTEC GPA-500S8 run HD 6870?

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December 6, 2011 11:59:03 AM

Hello,

I'm going to buy this rather cheap PSU - CHIEFTEC GPA-500S8(http://www.chieftec.eu/en/psus/iarena-series/gpa-500s8....).
I'm going to use the 2 molex-> 1 pci-e connector to get it to work.
Now The above link says that this PSU has 350mm and 150mm molex. Can these 2 make 1 pci-e? What's the difference between 150mm and 350mm molex?

Or should I get this one(http://www.modecom.eu/modecom_mc_530_carbon/carbon/powe...)? The CHIEFTEC is 5€(7.5$) cheaper.

Regards,
Frank

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December 6, 2011 12:12:33 PM

Either can but they only have 1 PCIe 6+2 power connector. HD6870 needs 2. I suggest getting a higher quality unit.
December 6, 2011 5:37:37 PM

Does it really matter if I use 2 molex and get 1 extra pci-e or just get a PSU with 2 pci-e. Is it dangerous to use the CHIEFTEC psu?
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