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Does anyone know how I can fix the broken power connectors (8pin+6pin) on my Sapphire R9 280X Dual-X OC? I can't RMA it because it was a power surge because of a power outage.

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nothing you can do sadly bud. RIP 280x 2014-2014 

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seriously guys use surge protectors.... i have had probably 20 black outs and everything is fine. Also what has actually happened? have the connectors melted or is the card just broken

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seriously guys use surge protectors.... i have had probably 20 black outs and everything is fine. Also what has actually happened? have the connectors melted or is the card just broken

UPS are very rarely needed and most the time over priced -_-  

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UPS are very rarely needed and most the time over priced -_-  

You can get a power board thing (the thing that splits 1 socket into 2 or more) with an inbuilt one not sure about the price though because my dad bought it for me :P

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UPS are very rarely needed and most the time over priced -_-  

Most UPS have a built in surge supressor but you can just get a power strip with a surge suppressor. Its what I use

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You can get a power board thing (the thing that splits 1 socket into 2 or more) with an inbuilt one not sure about the price though because my dad bought it for me :P

Those are like $20.

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