GTX280 and 6+2 pin PCIe connector

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GTX280 and 6+2 pin PCIe connector

Postby raptorx » Sat Dec 20, 2008 2:56 pm

For the GTX280, is it ok to use the 6+2 pin PCIe connector on the PCP&C silencer 750 power supply in place of a true 8 pin?  I read conflicting reports.

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Re: GTX280 and 6+2 pin PCIe connector

Postby NickN » Sat Dec 20, 2008 3:09 pm

[quote]For the GTX280, is it ok to use the 6+2 pin PCIe connector on the PCP&C silencer 750 power supply in place of a true 8 pin?
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Re: GTX280 and 6+2 pin PCIe connector

Postby raptorx » Sat Dec 20, 2008 4:05 pm

It does come with a 2-6pin into 1-8pin adaptor but the instructions say that should only be a temporary solution and not to use it permanantly.  Is that True?
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Re: GTX280 and 6+2 pin PCIe connector

Postby NickN » Sat Dec 20, 2008 4:12 pm

[quote]It does come with a 2-6pin into 1-8pin adaptor but the instructions say that should only be a temporary solution and not to use it permanantly.
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