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Thread: How to connect a HD 4870 ?

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    How to connect a HD 4870 ?

    I just received my Power Color HD 4870 PCS + 1GB and I got a question, how it should be connected.

    I have a 430watt power supply antec true power which is a bit old and so I do not have pci-e connector 6 or 8 pin, I do not know molex adapter (I was aware but I think not that very smart on their part). But fortunately my 8800 gts used in one (which was included in the bundle)

    There are 2 places to plug in a pci-e. Is what I need to connect 2 molex adapter? Or is that just for the pci-e 6 pin which as I understand, less powerful than 8 pins and must therefore 2 provide enough current.

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    Re: How to connect a HD 4870 ?

    There is a strong chance that the two are mandatory.

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    Re: How to connect a HD 4870 ?

    If an old antec true power 12V then I will just not be enough
    at worst it could heat and seek safety.

    and must connect the two (RTFM?)

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    Re: How to connect a HD 4870 ?

    Yes we must connect the two. But it's good to know that Power color does not come with adapters with my Sapphire, there were 2 to provide.

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    Re: How to connect a HD 4870 ?

    I also ask myself the question I intended to buy a Gainward 4870 but I need 2 connectors and my power supply does a pci express. Will I then not to use it and connect 2 adapters on free molex taken? Adapters are provided?

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    Re: How to connect a HD 4870 ?

    We must connect the 2 PCI-E 6 pins.

    For those who are missing PCI-E 6 pins, via adapters ...

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