WhiteFireDragon
Limp Gawd
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It's been known that older cards will draw some power through the PCI-e slots, even though you've already connected the 6-pin power connector.
However, I've seen some mentions that newer video cards, like the HD7000 series and r9 series get their juice exclusively from the 6/8-pin dedicated power connectors. I did some preliminary quick tests, and this seems to be true.
I haven't read any reputable reviews that even mentions changes in power allocation for current generation cards. Can anyone confirm, or provide some insight to this?
However, I've seen some mentions that newer video cards, like the HD7000 series and r9 series get their juice exclusively from the 6/8-pin dedicated power connectors. I did some preliminary quick tests, and this seems to be true.
I haven't read any reputable reviews that even mentions changes in power allocation for current generation cards. Can anyone confirm, or provide some insight to this?