Can i use two 6-pin connectors and one 2-pin connector to power this card, because i cant find any power supplies that include an 8-pin connector
1443438
As long as it's coming from the PCIe rails then you're fine. I'm assuming you mean a 6pin and a 6+2 pin cable. As far as I know, there isn't just a 2 pin cable hanging around. It's paired with a 6pin
1443439
Absolutely, that it is what I currently have this card connected to and it works just fine. Good luck!
1443440
I believe so, my setup has one single cable that has a seperate 6 pin and a 2 pin connector. You connect them together to make (one) 8 pin connector. Also the adapters are included to power your gpu with a standard molex adapter. So you should be good to go
1443441
The card comes with two adapter cables:(1) 6 pin PCI-E power adapter(1) 8 pin PCI-E power adapter.
1116285
Philip is correct. Your need an additional 6 pin outlet from your power supply
504980
You will need to connect it to the power supply. Most psu should have the pcie connectors for it, which I believe are two 6 pins.
1559623
Actually, if memory serves, this card does not require the additional power provided by the 6-pin connector since it only draws 65W maximum. This card replaced my olde GeForce 9800 which did require the additional power connector and would pull well over 100W when the advanced graphics was in use. (verified with a watt meter). I will check my system this weekend since I am installing a new monitor and let you know.
1221301
This PSU comes with two 8-pin PCI-e connectors. If what you need is spare/extra cables then no, OCZ does not sell any. Check this out: http://www.ocztechnologyforum.com/forum/showthread.php?94953-OCZ-PSU-Modular-Power-Cables-need-a-couple-more
1836708
It may run on a 425W PSU but it will run sluggish. Yes the card requires you have two 6-pin connectors hooked to it to run properly. It will run properly if you upgrade the power supply. The card requires a minimum of 500 Watts, but my suggestion would be to go to a 550w at least or a 600w PSU.
1332529
There is two pin connector near bottom. But I do not know it is power connector or not. I do not use it. This card does not really use a lot power. Normal PCI slot is enough.
3797
If i remember correctly from when I build it, it has 1 8 pin and 1 6+2 connector..go to www.pcpartpicker.com and put all of the information in and it will tell you if everything is compatible and if you have enough power. It's what I used to buy parts for my computer and I could not be any happier.
1116288
I got retail box and all the connectors are there. But not all the power supplies are ready for this card. I use high-end power supply. Therefore I didn't have a problem Make sure you have a power supply compatible with two six pin PCI power connectors. You should be running 600 Watt power supply at least. With two separate power channels and six pin connectors on them. This is not a power-hungry card but reliable power supply is very important.
603133
You will want a 500 watt power supply min if your running 1 card. I do not have a program to test the power consumption it dose take a single 6 pin.
924031
Yes..Put it in the X16 slot. (You have 1) . You will also need at least a 500 watt PSU and 2... 6 pin power plugs for this card.
1135826
I believe (by looking at the specs on the EVGA website...since I was too lazy to open my case) that there are 2 PCIE 6+2 Pin connectors on this model.
864975
I found the wattage was not as important as the amps on the 12V rail. This card needs two 8-pin (or 6+2 pin) connectors, and my older 850 watt PSU ultimately did not have the right amps to support the card. (System kept shutting off... card had blown out the PSU.) 650 watts should be fine as long as your two 6+2 pin connectors off the 12V rail can support at least 20 amps each.
2047926
Yep, pretty much all PSU's have either a 4 pin ATX-12v or an 8-pin that you can split into 2x 4-pin connectors.
1943267
You can use the adapter cables provided with the card to convert your 2 6-pin connector to a single 8-pin connector
1752054
Yes. The most important thing is the proper number of PCI-E connectors. I believe that the R9 290 requires 2 8 pin Or 1 6 pin and an 8 pin.Frankly you can possibly get away with a smaller PS provided all the power requirements for all the components are met
1420240
Presumably yes, if all your system components are in perfect working condition, but you must check with the manufacturers of the components to be sure. I make no guarantees on compatibility. If you have a poor PSU, perhaps not. You also need 2 - 8pin connectors to power this card.