Powering a GTX480 on cMP 1,1

[Zeke D]

I've read quite a few threads on this, and a lot of it is contradictory. I have this EVGA windows video card:
https://www.evga.com/Products/Specs/GPU.aspx?pn=B89674F6-FED6-464E-B0DC-B9B13929F8E8

I saw on GPU-Z that this card requires 250w powered by an 8-pin and 6-pin connector. I'd like to power the 8-pin directly from the PSU using a data adapter like this one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007Y8FSMQ/

Or a molex adapter like this one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007Y91B80/

The wires feeding the SATA seem pretty small, as small as the traces that feed the 6-pin G5 connector.

What are the thoughts on the best way to power this GPU?

 

[MacVidCards]

You are better off using Molex to PCIE adapters as molex is rated higher.

You have them in Optical bays.

 

[Zeke D]

You are better off using Molex to PCIE adapters as molex is rated higher.

You have them in Optical bays.

Thanks for the feedback. It looks to be moot, somehow USPS managed to kill the card, so I'm back to the GeForce 210.

 

[MacVidCards]

Make sure you have all 14 pins powered.

Some of the Dual 6 to 8 adapters only work from one side if used with just a single 6 pin.