Help with power supply for amd 6970 hd

[gedis]

lads i've built my system, and as graphics car arived(6970) i discovered a problem it needs 6pin(75w) and 8 pin(150w)
i have two six pin so its no problem as for 8pin motherboard is after taking that, how do i asemble 8 pin? friend of mine tellin me 6pin=8pin but acording to some search on internet their not ((The AMD Radeon HD 6970 uses both an 8-pin and a 6-pin PCIe power connector located at the end of the video card on the top corner. AMD didn't tell us what the power supply requirements are, so we pinged XFX and they were happy to let us know. AMD recommends a 550 Watt or greater power supply with one 75W 6-pin PCIe connector and one 150W 8-pin PCIe connector on the Radeon HD 6970. ))
power supply is 850w

 

[ilysaml]

what is the model of your Power Supply ? and for sure AMD tells the minimum requirement power for your GPU
http://www.amd.com/us/products/desktop/graphics/amd-radeon-hd-6000/hd-6970/Pages/amd-radeon-hd-6970-overview.aspx#3

 

[gedis]

yes i know it needs 75w and 150w
how can i make 150w on a 8 pin from the other connections? i have one free 6 pin(on the same line as the one pluged in in a graphics card already
power supply is win power plus

 

[borisof007]

If you have an 850 watt, I'm surprised you don't have an 8 pin PCI-E connector for your GPU.

 

[ilysaml]

listen, if your PSU is a cheap one and unknown brand, it will fire out your whole system when you make a load at your PSU.
and if a 850W PSU doesn't have at least 4×(6 pin) and 4x (6+2pin) it can't handle a Crossfire or a SLI system. or even single powerful GPU.
so if you have a link for your PSU provide it. but i'm afraid i say you'll have to change your PSU

 

[purple stain]

What is the make/model of your PSU?

You can use a 6-pin for the CPU power and use the 8-pin from the CPU to use on the GPU.

What CPU do you have?

Don't use the card without all the necessary power connectors

 

[gedis]

cpu is overclocked i7 2600k
power suplly came with the case
i think its one of the cheap ones alrite, any links to the good power supply that would suit

 

[purple stain]

If your O.C.ing it then nvm don't use a 6pin for the CPU power.

What is your budget for a new PSU?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151087&Tpk=seasonic

Are you sure your PSU isn't modular?

 

[gedis]

ad-e850ae-a5/a6 sticker on it
that is closest i can find
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/850-Watt-Win-Power-Plus-Power-Supply-/280619642186?pt=UK_Computing_PowerSupplies_EH&hash=item41563bed4a

 

[ilysaml]

if you aren't thinking about Crossfire / SLI in the future here is your best fit
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371048
if you're seeking future upgrades, then the one Purple linked is a best fit as well

 

[gedis]

If your O.C.ing it then nvm don't use a 6pin for the CPU power.

What is your budget for a new PSU?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151087&Tpk=seasonic

Are you sure your PSU isn't modular?

i wont be doing anything to graphics card, cpu came over clocked but i have it disabled as i dont use computer for heavy gaming anyway
i'd like to go with strong enough psu just in case i get another 6970 for christmas

 

[ilysaml]

the one linked above by Purple Stank is a good one, and here's a 800W PSU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171057

 

[gedis]

the one linked above by Purple Stank is a good one, and here's a 800W PSU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171057

yes that sounds good, i'll order this one, is there anyway i can conect my card to start my system?

 

[ilysaml]

not until you get the new PSU... for your PC safety
you just plug the 6 pin PCI Express and the 8 pin PCI Express directly from the PSU to the GPU. that's all

 

[gedis]

thanks lads

 

[purple stain]

Welcome.

Goodluck.

 

[gedis]

oh also should i order new case aswell as my ones cover slightly touches the top of the procesor's heatsink

 

[purple stain]

What heatsink are you using?

Yes get a new one.A bigger case is always better.

 

[gedis]

Noctua NH-D14 Dual Radiator CPU Cooler

 

[ilysaml]

Noctua NH-D14 Dual Radiator CPU Cooler

aha you got a big monster here, so what's your budget for the case ?

 

[gedis]

not much after i bought that psu, delivery is a killer, 180 euro all in, i think i'll have to take that side door off and introduce it to the hammer

 

[ilysaml]

sounds like a good option LOL

 

[ilysaml]

what's your current case ?

 

[gedis]

its only barely touching the cover but its obviuosly aplying small bit of presure to the tips of the cooling rods and that cant be good for the motherboard, also do you know if front usb3 ports will work with usb2 keys or should i get card reader with separate usb2 slots?

 

[ilysaml]

USB 3 is fully backward compatible with USB 2 devices, so if you plug in USB 2 device in a USB 3 it will work without any problem.