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System Name | PC |
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Processor | i5 3570k |
Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H |
Cooling | Stock |
Memory | 8GB Corsair 1600mhz |
Video Card(s) | XFX 7870 |
Storage | 120GB Kingston SSD, 2TB HDD |
Display(s) | Sony 32" HDTV |
Case | Corsair 230T |
Audio Device(s) | Asus Xonar D1 |
Power Supply | Corsair 500W |
Software | Windows 8 64bit |
Hi there,
I searched around for this and couldn't find a straight answer. I am just trying to upgrade my PC with a new graphics card, a 7970. It needs a 6 pin connector and an 8 pin. My PSU doesn't have an 8 pin available from what I can see. It has several 6 pins and several 4 pins.
The GPU comes with two adapters, however. It has a 6 pin to 8 pin, and 2x4 pin to 6 pin. If I convert a 6 pin to an 8 pin, would that give enough power to run the card? Or how about converting 2x4 pins to a 6 pin, then converting that to an 8 pin with the other adapter - would that even work, and if so would that give more power?
Would really appreciate help with this, thanks.
I searched around for this and couldn't find a straight answer. I am just trying to upgrade my PC with a new graphics card, a 7970. It needs a 6 pin connector and an 8 pin. My PSU doesn't have an 8 pin available from what I can see. It has several 6 pins and several 4 pins.
The GPU comes with two adapters, however. It has a 6 pin to 8 pin, and 2x4 pin to 6 pin. If I convert a 6 pin to an 8 pin, would that give enough power to run the card? Or how about converting 2x4 pins to a 6 pin, then converting that to an 8 pin with the other adapter - would that even work, and if so would that give more power?
Would really appreciate help with this, thanks.