I'd get something like this:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tgDmFT

so you have 12gb of RAM? Correct? 3x 4gb?
That's correct. Sorry for my weird wording. Wouldn't I also need a new CPU cooler?

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I'd get something like this:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tgDmFT

so you have 12gb of RAM? Correct? 3x 4gb?
That's correct. Sorry for my weird wording. Wouldn't I also need a new CPU cooler?

It s ...

I'd get something like this:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tgDmFT

so you have 12gb of RAM? Correct? 3x 4gb?
That's correct. Sorry for my weird wording. Wouldn't I also need a new CPU cooler?

I need to upgrade my CPU also my mobo and RAM if I absolutely need to. My price range is $200-350. I'd really like an i5 processor but I'd have to upgrade my mobo so if theres any AMD CPUs that fit my ...

That will most defo bottleneck.

Whats you whole upgrade budget if you have one and you full current specs?

Case: Cougar Solution Black
CPU:AMD Phenom II x4 955
Mobo: ASUS M5a97
Old GPU: Asus ...

I just can't figure out why Nvidia would supply you with one unless that is for 2X 6pin - 1X 8pin.
OP has an AMD card, not NVidia.

OP- An adapter should be fine. What is your current PSU?

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I just can't figure out why Nvidia would supply you with one unless that is for 2X 6pin - 1X 8pin.
OP has an AMD card, not NVidia.

OP- An adapter should be fine. What is your current PSU?

Its ...

Hmm, after reading a few topics on this problem, people are skeptical (as you said).

I just can't figure out why Nvidia would supply you with one unless that is for 2X 6pin - 1X 8pin.

EDIT: This ...

A 6-8 pin connector would work as you get one with a 970 so they are feasible.

-FMWK
Is it safe though? Ive heard mixed things about using adapters. But im just using it for a couple of weeks

I just bought sapphire r9 390. I thought i had everything worked out then i realized my psu only has a 6 and a 6+2 pin. The sapphire requires 2 8 pin connectors. Since i just spent $300 dollars on a n ...