Problem with graphics card

[Seal100]

Firstly, excuse my lack of technical knowledge

Ok, i've bought an ATI Radeon HD 4870 1gb graphics card and i'm stuck. My psu doesn't have enough 4 pin slots for the two 6 pin male internal power to 4 pin ATX 12v male cable to connect to the two 6 pin slots on the 4870. I only have three 4 pin slots so i'm wondering whether or not I need a new psu with more 4 pin slots. Do I need a new psu? (If this makes no or very little sense i'll try and rephrase it. It doesn't make much sense to me either)

[system7]

I've no idea what power supply you have to go with that lovely 1 GB HD 4870 graphics card.

But this splendid £73 Corsair TX650W will have it singing and dancing:
http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/specpage.html?CSR-650TX

Go on. Treat yourself! :P

[Seal100]

Well then, even more money to spend :P
And my current psu is a rubbish 300w one.

[Chewie]

Well then, even more money to spend :P
And my current psu is a rubbish 300w one.

which means if you had been able to connect it, it likely wouldnt have started again (or if it had, you wouldnt have had any display).

a 300w would not be able to supply a 4870 with its power requirements.

[Seal100]

Well then, even more money to spend :P
And my current psu is a rubbish 300w one.

which means if you had been able to connect it, it likely wouldnt have started again (or if it had, you wouldnt have had any display).

a 300w would not be able to supply a 4870 with its power requirements.

That's what I had thought. Time to order a new psu now :)

[Jonny2Bad]

Save yourself a few quid and get this http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/spec ... ?HYP-4M630 (http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/specpage.html?HYP-4M630) £10 saved at this time of year is a good thing. ;)

[system7]

Save yourself a few quid and get this http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/spec ... ?HYP-4M630 (http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/specpage.html?HYP-4M630) £10 saved at this time of year is a good thing. ;)

Rubbish, Jonny. £10 extra spent on a lovely Corsair is a better thing. Smaller case, quiet, better cooled, better built. A power supply, like a puppy, isn't just for Christmas. :wink:

[Jonny2Bad]

Sorry steve but the corsair aint even in stock, and the hiper is still a nice psu. Sorry m8 dont believe its rubbish. Its cheaper in stock and they are by no means loud and will do. ;)