GPU Power connectors confusion.

[Eomera]

I just got a Gainward GTX 560 TI Golden Sample, the gpu has 2x6pin power connectors and comes with 2x single molex to 6pin adapters out of the box.

But there is a warning on the card, says:

 

STOP! You Must connect this graphics board to the computer's power supply, Connector's options: 1x4pin, 1x6pin, 1x8pin, 2x4pin, 2x6pin, 2x8pin, 1x8pin + 1x6pin.

Really you can connect any combination of powers connectors to it? First time I ever se something like this.

 

Second, it comes with 2x single molex to 6pin adapters, can a single molex really provide 75w? I used a molex to 6pin adapter for years now, but it was a 2 molex zo 6pin (Y cable).

 

PSU is forton 450w, 24amps on +12v rail, old but good, runned a 8800gt without problems (power hungry monster gpu).

Corsair VS 550w comming soon.

[Osmium]

So the manual is saying you either connect one connector or two connectors?

That seems strange but if I were you I would just put two 6 pin to be safe. The reference card was designed to run off of 2x6pin so I can't see why this one would not.

[Wauthar]

Make sure that you plug in what is possible to be plugged in. Otherwise your GPU may not get enough power and will underperform or just crash.

[Eomera]

Yeah I know it's always better to plug the native 2x6pin, but that warning is the strangest thing ever, maybe it's a generic they put on every card?

Also, the card came with single molex to 6pin adapters, is it safe to use those or I should get a double molex to 6pin? (Y cable)

As far as I know the molex can provide up to 40w, and 6pins are 75w.

 

The GPU is rated at 160w tdp, so 75w from the pci-e slot and then 42,5w from each 6pin?

 

EDIT

Bah going to buy a double molex to 6pin, not going to risk.