8pin connector on a GTX480

[Abula]

Hi,

I have a ZOTAC AMP! ZT-40102-10P GeForce GTX 480 on the way, arriving next week.

Atm i have an Antec PSU CP-850 (semi modular), i have no problem plugging the extra set of pcie connectors, if its needed. Currently my GTX285 is connected using the 8pins pci express cables that are 6+2 (only using the 6), i kinda though this were going to be what should be plugged in one of the connectors of this GTX480 since it has a 8pin + 6pin, but i read a review in newegg,

Pros: - Zalman Heatsink!
- Rock-Solid
- Clocked far higher than other GTX480 boards
- Includes proper PCIe-6x2 --> 8 adapter (note this is not a normal PCIe 8)

Cons: - Large card dimensions
- Covers 3 slots due to massive heatsink/fan combo
- Uses 3 of your PCIe-6 connectors

Other Thoughts: This card, in my current system, was able to bump me up to 21000 on 3DMark06, and I was able to squeeze 5400 out of the Low-Res FFXIV bench. 4500 on High-Res.

What appears to be a typical PCIe-8 power connector is not. This requires the included adapter, and there is a cut sheet included which shows the required pinout for the 8-pin power socket. My power supply has PCIe-6 cables and a set of pins for an 8, but this was not the requires pinout, and I had to use the included adapter.

So im just checking before i install it if i do need to use this dual pcie 6pin to one 8pin connector, or should it be safe to just plug the extra 2 pins that come with the pcie connectors.

Thanks for any opinions or advise,

 

[Tolyngee]

Huh, apparently the card needs more power (or more stable power) for the OC and fans?

Maybe they realize where people might be trying to OC these things to?