8 Pin power adapters?

[CaptNKILL]

I'm not buying anything yet, but the main snag that's stopping me from considering a GTX 280 is that I supposedly need a new power supply.

Updated models of my PSU have a 6+2pin connector, but mine does not. All other specs are identical. My PSU has 4 12v rails with 18A each. I know single rails are preferred, but this thing should be plenty for one video card, even one has power hungry as a 280.

So, how many people are using a GTX 280 with an 8 pin power adapter rather than a PSU with a native 8 pin power cable?

I've heard some people say that using a power adapter causes some problems, but others say it doesn't. So lets do a poll...

Vote whether you're having problems with your setup or not. Problems could be heat issues, stability problems, fan problems, or anything else like that.

[nekrosoft13]

i was using a native 8-pin from my Silverstone with single massive rail ;)

no problems, now that GTX 280 dropped in price, i might grab one again

[DeusGear]

I'm using 620hx with the 6+2 pin wire that goes directly into PSU. No problems.

[wollyka]

i had to buy a new TT 1200W. my old TT 750W didn't have one so i opted to upgrade the PSU also.
no problem so far except for the bug that the keep the fan @ 100% and never return to normal even after the temps are low.. using Rivatuner profiles to bypass this problem for now

[jAkUp]

Honestly I have used it both ways and haven't seen an issue with either.

[SH64]

Native 8-pins ... i'm not in the mood for power troubles.

i've got the Tt ToughPower 850W & happy with it so far.
modular cables , 2x modular 6-pins , 2x 8-pins (come with power cable) & 2x 8-pin to 6-pin converters , in short you wont be needing to replace it for a while!

[Bman212121]

Native 8-pins ... i'm not in the mood for power troubles.

i've got the Tt ToughPower 850W & happy with it so far.
modular cables , 2x modular 6-pins , 2x 8-pins (come with power cable) & 2x 8-pin to 6-pin converters , in short you wont be needing to replace it for a while!

QFT except for the very last part. I thought my Toughpower 750W was going to be okay for a while until they decided to change the power connectors around. I don't have a GTX 280 so I haven't run into that problem yet though.

[XxDeadlyxX]

This is why I went with a Tt 1200W... mainly because it was in jAkUp's sig so it has to be good :D

[SH64]

QFT except for the very last part. I thought my Toughpower 750W was going to be okay for a while until they decided to change the power connectors around. I don't have a GTX 280 so I haven't run into that problem yet though.
I'll be so pissed off if they decide to do away with the 8-pin connectors with the next-gen cards. hopefully not though .. in worst cases i expect a 2x8-pin card which is the TT 850W is ready for.

[XxDeadlyxX]

I'll be so pissed off if they decide to do away with the 8-pin connectors with the next-gen cards. hopefully not though .. in worst cases i expect a 2x8-pin card which is the TT 850W is ready for.

If that was the case, no current PSUs could do Tri-SLI! Maybe the Tt 1200W, but it would need some adapters too.

[CaptNKILL]

Just wondering... why did so many people go straight to a new PSU rather than using an adapter?

[crainger]

Do not want to take the risk.

I'm still going along with my trusty Antec 550watt HE.

I need to upgrade though if I want a 4870 or a 200 series.

[Telstar]

I'm using a special adapter 2x4 pin to 8pin and works flawlessly (dunno with which psu it came).

Silverstone zeus 750w here btw. And my rig is loaded of stuff (scsi raid controller and drives). Not a glitch.

[SH64]

Just wondering... why did so many people go straight to a new PSU rather than using an adapter?
- Avoid the risk
- Future proof

[rflair]

The adapters work fine, the 8 pin plug and 6 pin plugs are the same except the 8 pin carries two extra ground wires. If your PSU is of good quality with enough current there is no reason to upgrade it, use adapters.

[Kowan]

- Avoid the risk
- Future proof
Agreed. I have a Silverstone DA850, but choose to avoid any problems and got a DA1200.

[WeReWoLf]

My Tt 850W didn't come with 8 pin connectors, mainly coz it's getting close to 2 years old haha. Wow... i just realised my computer is nearly 2 years old and it's still F'n badass...

[CaptNKILL]

To whoever voted that they are having problems... can you explain?

[wollyka]

This is why I went with a Tt 1200W... mainly because it was in jAkUp's sig so it has to be good :D

Yeah, the TT1200W is just good :) a little pricey but well worth it

[Mike89]

A 6 to 8 pin adapter will not cause any problems at all if the PSU is strong enough. Those two additional pins are just grounds.