Installing my graphics card - help a newbie out!

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#1 goofers9000
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Hi all, So I'll be receiving my replacement graphics card soon, but I need some installation tips. I've noticed my card has 2 6-pin connectors, do I need to plug them both in? Example (on the right): http://www.pcper.com/images/reviews/581/4870_card.jpg Thing is my card only comes with 1 of them connectors. Example: http://www.playtool.com/pages/psuconnectors/pcie6.jpg So in the end, should I end up with 4 plugs into my PSU? Or just 2? Thanks for the help guys.
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#2 kodex1717
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If your PSU has enough gusto to run your new card, it should have at least one PCI-e (6-pin) connector already wired to it. If it doesn't, time to get a new power supply.