PCI-E graphics card PSU connector problem

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  1. doomdiver

    doomdiver Member

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    I recently got an Nvidia 7900 GS PCI-E graphics card.
    However this card requires the newer 6 pin connector from the PSU.
    In the PC we are trying to fit this into there is only 1 spare P8 (4 pin) connector and 1 P4 (6 pin connector).
    The only adapters I have been able to find require 2 P8s which we don't have.
    Are there any available adapters that would allow us to use this card?
    Thanks in advance for any help given.
     
    doomdiver, Aug 9, 2008
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  2. sammorris

    sammorris Senior member

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    If your PSU doesn't have the adapters to run the card, it probably isn't powerful enough to run it safely anyway, I strongly recommend purchasing a newer PSU like an Antec EarthWatts 380W unit.
     
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