XFX 6800GT PCIe power connector

[Snatz]

This may be an extremally silly question, but please keep in mind this is my first build.

My XFX 6800GT PCIe card came with a power cord that obviously connects to the card and then becomes a split (Y) for two molex connectors.

The documentation for the card simply says "plug in power cords".......

I know one plugs into the psu, but what do I do with the other molex?

Thanks in advance.

 

[CheesePoofs]

If it is female plug it into the power supply also, if it is male it can be used to power other components, although i wouldn't recomend plugging anything else into it.

 

[LTC8K6]

You have to plug 2 molex connectors into the adapter. It needs more power than one can supply.

 

[Mr. Lennon]

Originally posted by: LTC8K6
You have to plug 2 molex connectors into the adapter. It needs more power than one can supply.

Really? I only have 1 plugged into the power source and the other adaptor powering something else. So both molex connects have to be connected to the power supply?

 

[LTC8K6]

They are supposed to be. You don't really want anything on the same line anyway.

 

[Mr. Lennon]

Originally posted by: LTC8K6
They are supposed to be. You don't really want anything on the same line anyway.

lol man i pulled such a noob move there. I been playing WOW for like 4 hours with my SLi and only 1 plug from each card is connected.

 

[LTC8K6]

Well, if it's working, then it's working!