[SOLVED] I have never installed a GPU before and I need help.

[Cubed Candy]

So, I ordered an RTX 2080 TI ROG Strix card, and it arrived! The only problem is that I have never installed a GPU myself, and always had someone else do it. Can someone instruct me on how to do it? BTW right now I only have one 8-pin connector, and I need to buy a second one, can you also tell me how to install a second 8-pin connector?

 

[NightHawkRMX]

What PSU do you have? You need a new PSU if yours doesnt have a 2nd 8 pin.

View: https://youtu.be/nyDxrTHDjXQ?t=169

 

[Cubed Candy]

I have this one, does this have two 8-pins? https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-SuperNOVA-Modular-Warranty-220-G2-0850-XR/dp/B00CGYCNG2?th=1

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Definitely should.

One PCIe cable should have an 8 pin at the end and another 8pin further down the cable. Use both.

 

[Cubed Candy]

So are you saying the cable I already have should be enough?

 

[NightHawkRMX]

yes, as long as there are 2 8 pin connectors on the cable, there should be

 

[Cubed Candy]

Ok, thank you. And if not could I just buy another one and plug it into my PSU?

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Didn't the PSU come with modular cables included?

 

[Cubed Candy]

Probably, bought it about half a year ago, I kept everything it had though, so I will look.