XFX ATI RADEON HD5870 power connection question

[pstephanou]

Hello there.

Ive recently purchased this graphics card.

The power connections on this card are two 6 pin connectors.

I also purchased this power supply.

My question is that how do i connect this card to my power supply with the 6pin?

Does anyone know if this power supply has 6pin connectors?
And if so, do i connect both 6pin connections or just the one?
Or do i have to buy any other wiring.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Jonnygrunge]

Your fine! Corsair Power Supplies can deliver 75W (6pin) and 150W (8pin) from the PCIe connectors these can be used for 8 and 6 pin connectors! By transforming the connector!

Read below:

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/505

 

[pstephanou]

Thanks very much.

Will I need any other wiring for transforming the 6pin to pin though?

 

[Jonnygrunge]

No, the extra pins on the leads just are not connected!, but can be utilized by a more 'power hungry' card (2x 8pin) in the future if required! as they just hang there unused.

 

[pstephanou]

Great thats good to know, no more worrying then!!

Thank you very much man.

Hope all goes well and i dont burn anything! (my first build)

 

[Jonnygrunge]

Glad to here! Good luck! and enjoy your new 'toy'