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For example, some AMD video cards require a 850 watt (or higher) power supply with two 150 watt eight-pin and two 75 watt six-pin PCI Express power connectors.

Could I see pics and spec of this card that requires 2x8 AND 2x6 power connectors and a minimum 850w power supply? The power hungry 6990 wants 750w minimum and only 2x8 pin connectors.

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