xfx r9 280x connector problem

[dnbdude]

Just got the gpu but my 8pin connector wont connect,it just slides out. Unlike the 6pin which is connecting perfectly,please help!

 

[clutchc]

Just got the gpu but my 8pin connector wont connect,it just slides out. Unlike the 6pin which is connecting perfectly,please help!

It sounds from your description like the locking tab on the 8 pin header is missing. Look close at the 8 pin and 6 pin and see if they both have the little tab above them.

 

[dnbdude]

Im sorry I didnt answer for long,I did manage it to get in,but with much more power than the 6pin.
Anyhow the card is defective and I returned it back, and im getting a sapphire trixxx r9 290 and was wondering will my psu be enough.
This is my system
- AMD FX 8120 4.5ghz OC with noctua nh-d14
- R9 290
-250GB HDD WD and a ocz vector 150 240gb ssd
-8gigs of 1333mhz ram
- Corsair tx 750W PSU
Thanks in advance!

 

[clutchc]

Im sorry I didnt answer for long,I did manage it to get in,but with much more power than the 6pin.
Anyhow the card is defective and I returned it back, and im getting a sapphire trixxx r9 290 and was wondering will my psu be enough.
This is my system
- AMD FX 8120 4.5ghz OC with noctua nh-d14
- R9 290
-250GB HDD WD and a ocz vector 150 240gb ssd
-8gigs of 1333mhz ram
- Corsair tx 750W PSU
Thanks in advance!

Yes. More than enough PSU for the card. And a good quality PSU.