Question

A technician is installing a new high-end graphics card into a workstation. The card's documentation states it requires two 8-pin PCIe power connectors and a minimum 750W power supply. The system currently has a 500W unit that only provides a single 6-pin PCIe connector. What should the technician do before installing the card?

Accepted Answer

Replace the power supply with a unit rated at 750W or higher that includes two 8-pin PCIe connectors

Answer

Use a Molex-to-6-pin adapter to feed additional power from the existing 500W supply

Answer

Install the card and connect only the single available 6-pin connector, leaving the second port empty

Answer

Add a second 500W power supply and split the load between the two units