2 x 6 pin PCIe power connector

[Paleozoik]

I bought corsair CX500M power supply and a Gigabyte 270x graphics card. Now the problem is. Since the PSU is semi-modular it has 6 pin peripheral, 6+2 pin PCI-E, 6 pin SATA, and 4+4 CPU. Now, how can I connect my PSU to a graphics card with 2 x 6 pin?

 

[Sevenater]

You can use the six pin peripheral and the 6+2 pin. That will properly power the GPU. Hope this helps!

 

[rolli59]

That PSU comes with 2 x 6+2 PCIe power so none issue use both 6 pin parts http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139050&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
There is no 6 pin peripheral only 4 pin and it is also called MOLEX.

 

[aevm]

Here's what the "6+2" looks like:
http://techreport.com/r.x/psus-0907/pcie-connectors.jpg

Just use the 6 pins you need.

 

[Paleozoik]

Ok, but here are my cables: 8 pin (type 3) on one end (that end goes into PSU), and 2 x (6+2 (it sais PCI-E on the 6 pin) on the other end. And one with 6 pins that goes into PSU and 4 molex and 1 weird one (I think it's for floppy) on the other end, also the 2 of 2 molex to 1 x 6 pin that I've got with the graphics card

 

[rolli59]

You use the 2 x 6+2 and only plug in the 6 pin part leaving the 2 part out of the connector. The adapter that came with the card is of no use for you since you have the correct connectors on the PSU!

 

[Paleozoik]

So do I use both of those PCI-E 6 + 2 (without the 2) from one cable or do I wait for tomorrow to buy the correct cables

 

[rolli59]

Yes it is fine from the single cable, the PSU has a single +12 volt rail and the single cable can handle the power for both connectors.

 

[Paleozoik]

Where do you get the information from?

 

[rolli59]

The www but most of it is experience if you look up my profile you will see and I am currently running a HD7950 on a single PCIe power cable with two connectors from a OCZ ZS550watt PSU.

 

[Paleozoik]

So I'm about to use the cable that has 8 pins on the side that goes into PSU and 2 PCI-E off the other end and into my graphics card. If I got it wrong will it fry up my gpu or will it not work?

 

[rolli59]

I can not see how it can go wrong since the PSU side connector goes to the PSU and fits only one way and same applies to the other end!

 

[Paleozoik]

Ok, thanks, I hope I didn't piss you off that much

 

[rolli59]

Ok, thanks, I hope I didn't piss you off that much

You are welcome, no worries I am used to helping people and it takes a lot to piss me off although it can get frustrating at times!

 

[CAaronD]

Just wondering, sorry to revive old thread. But, what is the purpose of the two pin connector there? Is it meant to just be left hanging? 😛

 

[rolli59]

Just wondering, sorry to revive old thread. But, what is the purpose of the two pin connector there? Is it meant to just be left hanging? 😛

High end cards have 1 or 2 8 pin connectors and then the 2 pin is plugged in with the 6 pin making a 8 pin connection.