Will this Power supply work with this graphics card?

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  1. Posts : 1,846
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64, & Mac OS X 10.9.2
       #11

    that gpu has an 8 and a 6 pin connector not seen that before. (dont worry im just pointing it out its not an issue lol )
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  2. Posts : 7,683
    Windows 10 Pro
       #12

    Just to be clear, you don't need an 850watt power supply to run that one card, a 650-700 watt power supply would work as well. Now if you're running two of those cards, than yeah an 850 would be good.
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  3. Posts : 1,846
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64, & Mac OS X 10.9.2
       #13

    lol yeah i suggested a 650w
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  4. Posts : 29
    windows 7 64
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       #14

    sygnus21 said:
    Just to be clear, you don't need an 850watt power supply to run that one card, a 650-700 watt power supply would work as well. Now if you're running two of those cards, than yeah an 850 would be good.
    Well I think in the future i might sli, so im going to buy the 850 so I dont need to upgrade my PSU later :) Im guessing it will still work for that one card for now though? ><
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  5. Posts : 7,683
    Windows 10 Pro
       #15

    Yeah that's fine. Just passing info.
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  6. Posts : 7,878
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #16

    Also, if you don't have enough of the PCI Express 6 pin power connectors, the new graphics cards will come with adapters to convert molex connections (2) into a 6 pin PCI-Express (1).

    So, it's also not necessary to replace your power supply if you run into this specific issue.
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  7. Posts : 1,846
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64, & Mac OS X 10.9.2
       #17

    my 6950 didnt
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  8. Posts : 7,683
    Windows 10 Pro
       #18

    pparks1 said:
    Also, if you don't have enough of the PCI Express 6 pin power connectors, the new graphics cards will come with adapters to convert molex connections (2) into a 6 pin PCI-Express (1).
    badger906 said:
    my 6950 didnt
    Depends on what card brand you get, my Sapphire 6950 2 gig did come with one. I know XFX brands come with them as well.
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  9. Posts : 2,606
    Windows 7 Pro X64 SP1
       #19

    bluehoney said:
    Ok so the things I will need are 2x6 pin connectors?
    You'll need a 6 pin and an 8 pin. (A 6+2 PCI-E cable can be used as either a 6 or 8 pin.)

    nVidia has a list of PSUs that they certify for various multi-card setups:

    Build an SLI PC - Certified SLI-Ready Power Supplies

    If a good 950W PSU is adequate for two 580 cards in a system, then 650W ought to be adequate for one card. (Gigabyte recommends a minimum of 750W, but a good 650W PSU may offer more +12V current than a poor 750W one.)
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