ATI HD4890 Dual Power Connectors

[ReeVo.uK]

As you will know the 4890 requires 2x 6 pin power connectors from the PSU. My PSU only has the one.

I have found a splitter than will split the 1 into 2 6 pin PCI-E power connectors.

My question is...will it reduce the power going to the card? or will it work as effectively as if it had 2 seperate connectors?

Picture below

 

[bigjimmyauk]

whats the rating of your PSU make and model would be nice and handy to have so we can help more
it might work or it might blow ur psu thats why we need a few more details

 

[ReeVo.uK]

I think it's a bit rubbish, but i dunno.

It's a Zoostorm 500W

Shipped with
Q8300 quad @ 2.5ghz
4GM RAM
9800GT @ 512mb
Cold cathodes

 

[rolypolyman]

Some of the 4890 cards come supplied with this splitter specifically for Psu's with only one six pin power connector. I would make sure the psu is up to the mark before trying it.

 

[rolypolyman]

I think it's a bit rubbish, but i dunno.

It's a Zoostorm 500W

Shipped with
Q8300 quad @ 2.5ghz
4GM RAM
9800GT @ 512mb
Cold cathodes

I would not try it with that Psu. Never skimp on the Psu cause if it blows it can take out your board and your card. Upgrade to a decent 550W plus.

 

[ReeVo.uK]

Might get a EZCool Tornado 800W ATX

Cheap but decent I think. Unless you would think otherwise

 

[rolypolyman]

In my opinion thats another cheap and nasty psu. Better with a 550 or 600W Corsair like this.

Or this.

 

[masscrazy]

4890 by Peak available at gingersix, out of stock currently, but that only takes a single 6pin.

 

[reiyushin]

Yea, stick with the bigger names in PSU's.

I've had corsairs in all of my comps and they've never missed a beat