Asus Q connector question and crossfire.

robotdino304 · Aug 4, 2013

Hello everyone,

I am looking at transferring my computer parts to a new case.

here is my setup

Asus z-77 VLK http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/P8Z77V_LK/
intel Corp 2600
Sapphire HD 7850
Corsair 650 Watt PSU

So far I have these two choices

Cool Master Storm Stryker

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119260

IN WIN GRone Gray 0.8mm SECC Steel ATX Full Tower

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811108423

My motherboard did not come with a q connector so I am looking at purchasing one at the Asus store. Will my motherboard be compatible with the Q connector. How hard is it to use a Q connector my motherboard Manuel.

http://us.estore.asus.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=2107

I also was thinking about doing crossfire with my Radeon HD 7850. Is it worth the money and also do I have enough wattage with my 650Watt psu?

Thank-you for answering my questions. Everyone is always so helpful.

JackNaylorPE · Aug 4, 2013

7850 system requirements
http://www.amd.com/us/products/desktop/graphics/7000/7850/Pages/radeon-7850.aspx#2

I'd add this to the case list .... The 500R comes with 4 fans and about every other week can be had for $70 on newegg

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139010
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139009

Storm Stryker (9.20 rating)
http://archive.benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=960&Itemid=61&limit=1&limitstart=7
Presentation: 9.00
Appearance: 9.50
Construction: 9.00
Functionality: 9.50
Value: 9.00

Corsair 500R (9.25 rating)
http://archive.benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=767&Itemid=61&limit=1&limitstart=5
Performance: 9.50
Appearance: 9.00
Construction: 9.50
Functionality: 9.50
Value: 8.75

At this point, despite the latest release, I'm still shy about CF
http://www.anandtech.com/show/7195/amd-frame-pacing-explorer-cat138
http://hardocp.com/article/2013/08/01/amd_catalyst_138_beta_frame_pacing_crossfire_driver/#.Ufsxbm0piX8

nostall · Aug 4, 2013

I think the reason it didn't come with the Qconnector is that it physically won't fit into the space where the front panel connections go: the USB and SATA plugs are right up against the front panel connection.

IF it will fit in the space, there is nothing to it: BUT you must make certain that the Q connecter pins (where you will be attaching the front panel connecting leads) are the SAME as on the motherboard header that you will plugging the Q-connector onto.

robotdino304 · Aug 8, 2013

I checked the amd website but I am still confused. I have a corsair TX650m power supply should that be enough for crossfire. Here is my current build.

Asus V-77 VLK
Radeon HD 7850
i7 2600k

nostall · Aug 8, 2013

This from a post from ko888:
"For a system using two SAPPHIRE HD 7850 1GB GDDR5 graphics cards in 2-way CrossFireX mode AMD specifies a minimum of an 600 Watt or greater system power supply. The power supply should also have a maximum combined +12 Volt continuous current rating of 35 Amps or greater and have at least two 6-pin PCI Express supplementary power connectors."
"The Corsair TX Series TX650 (SKU# 75-001315 / CP-9020038-NA), with its maximum combined +12 Volt continuous current rating of 54 Amps and with two (6+2)-pin PCI Express supplementary power connectors, is way more than sufficient to power your system configuration with two SAPPHIRE HD 7850 1GB GDDR5 graphics cards in 2-way CrossFireX mode."
That should answer that question.

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