PSU Upgrade needed for new Graphics Card?

Salsa · 14 Dec 2010 at 20:36

As thread title really.

Im currently using a Corsair HX 620 PSU which has served me well for a good few years now. It has powered a few systems but each has only had a graphics card requiring 2x 6pin PCIe connectors. 8800GTS/GTX260

With the imminent release of the new ATI cards and a sizeable Christmas bonus burning a hole in my pockets im going to treat myself to a 6970. Only question is will this PSU cope ok with a 6970?

As far as I can tell the PSU only has 2x6 pin PCIe connectors and has no 8 pin connectors.

Will i need to shell out for a new PSU or will I be able to make do with an adapter for the 8pin PCIe required for the 6970? If so where can I buy an adapter?

If im going to have to upgrade the PSU then I will likely go for a https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-018-CS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1084

Thoughts/Suggestions?

Regards

/Salsa

stulid · 14 Dec 2010 at 20:38

PSU will be fine, if the 6970 needs a 8pin connector as well as a 6pin, then I am sure a suitable adapter will be supplied with the card.

RJC · 14 Dec 2010 at 21:09

Your PSU should cope with the new card, but I not seen a card which supplies the 8 pin power cable, so you may need one of these:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CB-034-AK&groupid=701&catid=48&subcat=153

stulid · 14 Dec 2010 at 21:16

many high end cards come with a 8pin connector.

this mSI for example - http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/MSI/N480GTX_GTX_480_Lightning/2.html

if you click on the accesories picture, and enlarge it, you will see some 8pin's.

My GTX295 came with one.

RJC · 14 Dec 2010 at 21:19

Thats the first one I seen, my 480 Gainward did not, just a case looking at the manufacturers website and seeing the extras.

stulid · 14 Dec 2010 at 21:20

Zotac - http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Zotac/GeForce_GTX_480_Amp_Edition/2.html