GTX260 Power dongle question

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#1 PrimusGears
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GTX260 has two 6 pin molex power connectors, each connector has two power dongles on it, so a total of 4 power dongles with the two 6 pin molex connectors. Do i connector all four dongles to my psu? Or is one per molex good enough? Thanks so much

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#2 Bane_v2
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I'd say it depends on how much power your PSU is capable of supplying to those particular rails. If it can supply enough with two use two. If it can't, use all four. If you're unsure use all four. Don't worry about supplying too much power, the video card will only draw the power it needs.
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#3 AcesTranquility
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Just use all 4

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#4 chefkw
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Keep in mind you only have to use those dongles if you don't have 6-pin connectors with your power supply.