Connecting Sapphire R9 280x Vapor-X (GPU) with SeaSonic M12II 620 (PSU)

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Hi all,

I am planning to buy a Sapphire R9 280x Vapor-X GPU along with a SeaSonic M12II 620 PSU. The issue is that the GPU needs 2 x 8 pin connectors, whereas, the PSU only has 1 x 6 pin and 1 x 6+2 pin connector.

Now, I understand that using adapters (i.e. 6 pin to 8 pin) are a no-no as the PSU may be of cheap quality, my question is that will this work for a well made and reviewed SeaSonic M12II 620 PSU? SeaSonics are supposed to be really good.

If the above does not work, then unfortunately i'll be limited with the following options since I'm located in Dubai.

- Corsair GS-600 (2013)
- Corsair CX-600M v3

Can you also please advise if the above GS is considerably better than the modular CX-600 (v3)?

My specs are:
i7 4770K
Asrock Z87 Extreme4
8 GM Ram
Sapphire R9 280x Vapor-X
500 GB HDD (SDD and another HDD will be a future upgrade)

P.S. I will only be doing mild overclocking, not something extreme.

Appreciate your help.
 


Thanks for the quick reply. Are you sure that an adapter will not be an issue? because I keep reading comments where some people say its risky and some say its OK. Hence the reason I'm in no mans land.

Also, will this adapter be an issue when overclocking?
 
its ok for the r9 280x as the stock 280x has 1 6 pin and 1 8 pin (6+2) connection. You will be able to overclock without problems. I have looked about, if the stock card has the reqs then this one will not really be affected.
Regarding the card, i have the same one :) Pretty loud so make sure to make a fan curve. My overclock are: gpu 1250mhz and memory --> just press the button on the card and then leave the memory, at least i couldn't OC it much further.

GL
 


If the stock R9 280x has 1 6 pin and 1 8 pin, then is there any particular reason why the Sapphire Vapor X uses 2 8 pins? I am just hesitant because I dont want to ruin an expensive rig / GPU because of an adapter.

Also, can you please confirm how the Corsair GS-600 compares? I know it wont be as good as the SeaSonic, but it has 2 8 pin connectors. And is there any difference I if go with a CX-600M v3?
 


Unfortunately I can't find the XFX here in Dubai. I think I will go for the Corsair GS-600 just to avoid having any issue with the adapters.
 
Hi there. If your not so keen on The vapor-x model go for Sapphire R9 280x Dual-X. Watch out for the part number though. Some come out with 2x8 pin connectors and some with 1x8 pin + 1x6 pin connector.