Gfx Card needs more connectors!??

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by MatthewMckiernan, Mar 12, 2011.

  1. MatthewMckiernan

    MatthewMckiernan Private E-2

    Hello!

    Ok so I have a problem! I am looking to upgrade my graphics cards from
    2x 712mb Geforce GT9800 in SLI to 2x 1gb Zotac Geforce Gtx 460 in SLI.

    The problem Is that Currently I have Only 2 6pin PCI connectors coming direct from the PSU, (Which is fine because my GT9800's Only require 1 connection each). But the new Gtx 460 Cards require 4 6pin PCI Connectors (2 in each card).

    I know you can buy Splitters that turn 2 of the 4 pin connectors into 1 6pin connector! But sadly I dont have any of these 4 pin connectors free in the case.

    So I guess what im asking if it is possible to add another 2 6pin PCI Connectors to my pc some how.

    Currently running with a 1000watt PSU.

    Sorry I can Imagine this Isn't the clearest thing to understand, But any help would be Greatly welcomed!
     
  2. gman863

    gman863 MajorGeek

  3. Rikky

    Rikky Wile E. Coyote - One of a kind

    Here you need a PCI-E splitter,it will convert your two 6-8pin into four 6-8pin PCI-E power connectors if I understand correctly that you don't have any free molex connectors 'flat inline four pin' :confused

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812198018

    [​IMG]

    If this is the case be careful,make sure your PCI-E power connectors can provide enough current for the card by checking your PSU 12V current lines,you should be fine though due to your PSU being 1KW.
     

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