PSU Adapters ? (I'm fairly new to coputers)
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bryonhowley
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First what make/model PSU do you have?
Second what make model/mode GPU do you have?
The reason I ask is because your PSU does not have the proper power connectors it may not be adequate to power your GPU.
Second what make model/mode GPU do you have?
The reason I ask is because your PSU does not have the proper power connectors it may not be adequate to power your GPU.
The graphics card I have is an and 7950 to be precise http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0071LP5ME
Onto my psu I'm not entirely sure as I didn't but it separately and I'm a newbie but After taking a look it's along the lines of http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=130891288741&cmd=VISPEC
Thanks for the quick response
Reubennn :
The graphics card I have is an and 7950 to be precise http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0071LP5ME
Onto my psu I'm not entirely sure as I didn't but it separately and I'm a newbie but After taking a look it's along the lines of http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=130891288741&cmd=VISPEC
Thanks for the quick response
I don't think this is a good power supply at all. Nowadays, there is no reason not to get an 80 plus PSU. If a PSU is not 80 plus certified it is most likely no good. I would recommend the XFX 550W PSU: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9
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kulmnar :
Reubennn :
The graphics card I have is an and 7950 to be precise http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0071LP5ME
Onto my psu I'm not entirely sure as I didn't but it separately and I'm a newbie but After taking a look it's along the lines of http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=130891288741&cmd=VISPEC
Thanks for the quick response
I don't think this is a good power supply at all. Nowadays, there is no reason not to get an 80 plus PSU. If a PSU is not 80 plus certified it is most likely no good. I would recommend the XFX 550W PSU: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9
This may seem stupid but will This psu work with the gpu mentioned and will it supply whatever things it does now, what I'm trying to say is this psu is like the one I have but with 2x6 pci express connectors and a higher wattage?
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This should work :
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply (£49.91 @ CCL Computers)
Total: £49.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-07 20:48 BST+0100)
PCI-Express Connector
1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 6+2-Pin
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply (£49.91 @ CCL Computers)
Total: £49.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-07 20:48 BST+0100)
PCI-Express Connector
1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 6+2-Pin
Reubennn :
kulmnar :
Reubennn :
The graphics card I have is an and 7950 to be precise http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0071LP5ME
Onto my psu I'm not entirely sure as I didn't but it separately and I'm a newbie but After taking a look it's along the lines of http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=130891288741&cmd=VISPEC
Thanks for the quick response
I don't think this is a good power supply at all. Nowadays, there is no reason not to get an 80 plus PSU. If a PSU is not 80 plus certified it is most likely no good. I would recommend the XFX 550W PSU: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9
This may seem stupid but will This psu work with the gpu mentioned and will it supply whatever things it does now, what I'm trying to say is this psu is like the one I have but with 2x6 pci express connectors and a higher wattage?
Yes the XFX550W will work, it has the necessary PCIe connectors and is 80 plus bronze certified and is way better than the power supply you have now.
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They are easy to install, the cables are mostly idiot-proof (they only go in one way). There are ways to mess up, but you would really have to try hard and not follow the instructions. If you have a bottom vent opening in your case (and your case supports bottom mounted PSUs), install the PSU with the PSU fan facing down (the XFX550 sucks in air, you want it to suck in cool air from outside the case).
Follow the motherboard instructions and match the PSU cables with the cables you need to install in the motherboard. The Main 20+4 pin cable connects to the motherboard main slot and the 4+4 pin cable connects to the CPU power slot. Connect the PCIe 6 pin or 6+2 pin cables to the video card and connect any necessary fans to the peripheral cables of the PSU. Also connect any SATA harddrives or SSDs to the SATA power cables of the PSU. Done!
One way you can mess up:
Confusing the 4+4 pin cable that connects to the motherboard CPU power slot with the 6+2 pin PCIe cable that connects to the video card. The both have 8 pins (4+4 vs 6+2), therefore sort of easy to confuse them. This confusion only happens if you don't read the labels of the PSU in the manual or on the PSU itself.
kulmnar :
They are easy to install, the cables are mostly idiot-proof (they only go in one way). There are ways to mess up, but you would really have to try hard and not follow the instructions. If you have a bottom vent opening in your case (and your case supports bottom mounted PSUs), install the PSU with the PSU fan facing down (the XFX550 sucks in air, you want it to suck in cool air from outside the case).
Follow the motherboard instructions and match the PSU cables with the cables you need to install in the motherboard. The Main 20+4 pin cable connects to the motherboard main slot and the 4+4 pin cable connects to the CPU power slot. Connect the PCIe 6 pin or 6+2 pin cables to the video card and connect any necessary fans to the peripheral cables of the PSU. Also connect any SATA harddrives or SSDs to the SATA power cables of the PSU. Done!
One way you can mess up:
Confusing the 4+4 pin cable that connects to the motherboard CPU power slot with the 6+2 pin PCIe cable that connects to the video card. The both have 8 pins (4+4 vs 6+2), therefore sort of easy to confuse them. This confusion only happens if you don't read the labels of the PSU in the manual or on the PSU itself.
So the 6+2 pin will act as another PCIe ? Or does 6+2 mean 2 PCIe connectors ? I'm just confused as the gpu needs two 6 PCIe connectors.
Reubennn :
kulmnar :
They are easy to install, the cables are mostly idiot-proof (they only go in one way). There are ways to mess up, but you would really have to try hard and not follow the instructions. If you have a bottom vent opening in your case (and your case supports bottom mounted PSUs), install the PSU with the PSU fan facing down (the XFX550 sucks in air, you want it to suck in cool air from outside the case).
Follow the motherboard instructions and match the PSU cables with the cables you need to install in the motherboard. The Main 20+4 pin cable connects to the motherboard main slot and the 4+4 pin cable connects to the CPU power slot. Connect the PCIe 6 pin or 6+2 pin cables to the video card and connect any necessary fans to the peripheral cables of the PSU. Also connect any SATA harddrives or SSDs to the SATA power cables of the PSU. Done!
One way you can mess up:
Confusing the 4+4 pin cable that connects to the motherboard CPU power slot with the 6+2 pin PCIe cable that connects to the video card. The both have 8 pins (4+4 vs 6+2), therefore sort of easy to confuse them. This confusion only happens if you don't read the labels of the PSU in the manual or on the PSU itself.
So the 6+2 pin will act as another PCIe ? Or does 6+2 mean 2 PCIe connectors ? I'm just confused as the gpu needs two 6 PCIe connectors.
6+2 pin is one PCIe connector that can be plugged into a 6 pin PCIe slot or 8 PIN PCIe slot on your video card (it can act as both a 6 pin or an 8 pin, hence the term 6+2 PIN
). A 6 PIN PCIe can act only as 6 PIN PCIe connector. You'll be fine, just remember 6+2 pin PCIe and 6 pin PCIe (XFX 550 comes with both) will be plugged in to your video card (not your motherboard).TRENDING THREADS
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