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hzar89

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i just bought the gtx275 then went i started to play game after a few minutes it will hang..
when i open the case and i realize that the connector doesn't put properly and when i repair that it doesn't hang anymore for now...
could that be the problem?
but the things that make me curious if it doesn't insert properly why it still can be running for a while????
does my hardware have a problem?
 

skolpo

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You do not have to connect both 6-pin connectors to run the card but it will run very poorly. I'm pretty sure you've fixed your problem by firmly connecting the connectors. Report back if the issue still exists.
 

hzar89

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does it effect on my pc component?
why it still can be run before even the connector does not properly insert?
 

skolpo

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No, it will not cause any damage to your graphics card. The only way it will cause damage is if you still run the card with one or none of the PCI-E connectors connected and the computer keeps hanging and you have to reboot by turning off the power.

Graphics cards can run with very little power, but if you want it to run at its advertised speed and performance, you need to give it the required amount of power. The GTX 275 requires 2x 6-pin PCI-E connectors. Connecting only one will cause it to run poorly but it can still run. When it hangs then the video card is demanding more power than you're giving it.