Hi all,
My current PSU (rated at 500W) only has a single 6pin connector for a GPU. I have the opportunity to swap my 8800GTS 320MB for a 9800GTX+ 512MB at no cost (the other party doesn't need the horsepower). From the PSU calculators I've used, the 500W should be enough.
However, the 9800 requires two 6pin power connectors to work. Since I don't have a second one attached to my PSU, does this mean I am out of luck and won't be able to power the card? Or can I add an additional 6 pin by connecting it to one of the unused white 12V connectors? I believe the 9800 has one included in the box.
Any advice would be welcome. Thanks in advance!
My current PSU (rated at 500W) only has a single 6pin connector for a GPU. I have the opportunity to swap my 8800GTS 320MB for a 9800GTX+ 512MB at no cost (the other party doesn't need the horsepower). From the PSU calculators I've used, the 500W should be enough.
However, the 9800 requires two 6pin power connectors to work. Since I don't have a second one attached to my PSU, does this mean I am out of luck and won't be able to power the card? Or can I add an additional 6 pin by connecting it to one of the unused white 12V connectors? I believe the 9800 has one included in the box.
Any advice would be welcome. Thanks in advance!