I really need help with my graphics card

[mattkoz]

So.... I got a Pyn 550 ti after months of waiting and reading about it. I opened up my pc to install it and the first thing i noticed is it doesn't have the 2 6 pin adapters. I was so mad and didn't know what to do. Where do i plug it in? I really don't want to return the card cause i've been wanting a new one for so long. PLEASE HELP! I'm new to the forums and i am so stressed out.

 

[mattkoz]

Yes I SAW THAT EARLIER 😀

 

[mattkoz]

what do i do with it

 

[Grass Peer]

Get this: http://www.playtool.com/pages/psuconnectors/pcie6index.jpg

Plug it in the back of the card: http://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/productimage/14-133-383-09.jpg

 

[JKatwyopc]

Plug it into the socket that is on the end of your Video card. As I said it should snap in with little effort. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133383

 

[mattkoz]

But then what do i do with the other 2 plugs. I have nowhere to plug those into

 

[jnkweaver]

Don't worry about the spare plugs.

 

[Grass Peer]

Are you talking about a 6-pin + 2-pin power connector?
http://techreport.com/r.x/psus-0907/pcie-connectors.jpg

Or are you left with extra 6-pin connectors?

 

[mattkoz]

Wait so let me finish this off. Ok so the card came with a wire. It has a 2 row 3 set like the one you said, and 2 other ones connected to it. My computer has a separate wire that is like the one you sent me. So i only use the computers one?

 

[Grass Peer]

This?
http://www.playtool.com/pages/psuconnectors/pcie6.jpg

 

[JKatwyopc]

What other two plugs? The GTX 550 ti only requires one 6 pin PCIe power cable. Once you have it plugged in, you don't need anything else. Only reason you would need two 6 pin connectors is if you have somehow misidentified the card.

 

[jnkweaver]

I think he means extra plugs on the same power supply line

 

[Grass Peer]

If you have something like this: http://en.community.dell.com/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Discussions.Components.Files/3515/8168.540psu.jpg

Plug it in the back of the card.

You will only need to use one connector to power the GTX 550 Ti.

 

[JKatwyopc]

Unused plugs coming from the PSU are nothing to worry about. Unused sockets on the video card will cause the card to not work.

 

[mattkoz]

THANKS ill try it tomorrow and update this thread. Not done yet 😀.

 

[mattkoz]

Glad to say that this morning I installed the card with no problems and I wouldn't have if it weren't for you guys and the forums. I could't be more satisfied, thanks!