Build Advice New GPU installation advice please

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by HandMadeAndroid, 26 Feb 2009.

  1. HandMadeAndroid

    HandMadeAndroid That's handy.

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    Hi there,

    I've just had an Asus 9800gtx arrive from the posty. I'm a bit confused as to how to install it. The card has 2 plugs on it for what I believe are 12volt lines. The package included an adapter to convert two molex plugs to one power line for the card.

    So my question is, do I use the two plugs on the graphics card, or just one of them? I also believe my new power supply has one prefixed, so I can use that.

    Thanks in advance for the help

    Handmadeandroid:eyebrow::sigh:
     
  2. badders

    badders Neuken in de Keuken

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    You normally need both connected.
    If your PSU has 2, then great!
    If it only has one, then you can use the supplied adaptor to give you the extra.
     
  3. HandMadeAndroid

    HandMadeAndroid That's handy.

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    Thanks Badders for your swift reply, that and my new Raptor should speed things up a bit!
     

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