Asus HD 7970 Direct CUII 2 x 8 pin connector question

[zaprophet]

Hi,

I got a new Asus HD 7970 Direct CUII video board to replace my old HD5850.

My old 5850 had 2 x 6 pin power connectors and I see that the 7970 has 2 x 8 pin power connectors. The new package only contained a single adapter 2x6 pin -> 1 x 8 pin. Question is, do I need to purchase another adapter in order to safely use the new video card or is one enough?

Thank you for your time.

 

[bdiddytampa]

Both need to be plugged in, it won't run on just one. So you'll either need an adapter for the second plug, or a new power supply. If you don't mind me asking what is the Make, Model, and wattage of your power supply?

 

[wiggbot]

What power supply do you have?

If you're in luck, your PCI cords will have 6+2 connectors. If that is the case, you can use those instead.

 

[zaprophet]

My power supply is Corsair TX 650W. Can't seem to find any 6+2 connectors. I do have 2 additional 6 pin connectors. Curious as to why the video board package would contain only one adapted if I need 2.

 

[zaprophet]

I'm blind. I actually have a 6+2 connector on it. So now I can use the 2x6 -> 1x8 connector along with the 6+2 connector. In the long term is that a bad thing? Should I still go and buy different connectors when I can?

 

[bdiddytampa]

if you have the extra 2 6 pin connectors, just get another adapter, you have a quality psu. As for why? not sure why they would only include one lol, maybe they assumed you'd have one 8 pin already, a lot do. But you will need the second plugged in, your gpu will not likely even turn on without it.

 

[bdiddytampa]

I'm blind. I actually have a 6+2 connector on it. So now I can use the 2x6 -> 1x8 connector along with the 6+2 connector. In the long term is that a bad thing? Should I still go and buy different connectors when I can?

nope if you have the 6+2, then you are set! no worries at all, just plug in that one and the adapter

 

[wiggbot]

My power supply is Corsair TX 650W. Can't seem to find any 6+2 connectors. I do have 2 additional 6 pin connectors. Curious as to why the video board package would contain only one adapted if I need 2.

http://www.silentpcreview.com/article813-page2.html

Is this your supply? According to the review, it indeed does have 6+2 connectors.

 

[zaprophet]

Indeed. Was blind as a bat. Sorry for wasting your time. Problem fixed.