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Can I power a Shapphire R9 270X with molex cables?

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April 24, 2014 8:46:15 PM

I have a 500 watt ( http://www.microcenter.com/product/367693/Gold_Series_I...) PSU that only has one PCI-E connector. Can I use a molex to pcie connected to power the card? If not is there any other way, or do I have to get a new power supply. If I do what do you recommend? I have 2 hard drives if that affects anything. The graphics card here http://www.sapphiretech.com/presentation/product/produc...

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a c 343 U Graphics card
April 24, 2014 8:59:19 PM

yes you can, just make sure they are the right PCI-E pin connections.
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April 25, 2014 6:16:49 PM

Should I get a new one?
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a c 1430 U Graphics card
April 24, 2014 9:01:09 PM

It will do it but is not really a good PSU with the ratings of Corsair CX430 watt but probably lot lower in quality.
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a c 343 U Graphics card
April 25, 2014 11:51:54 PM

yes, that is the safest and best option.
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April 25, 2014 3:13:36 PM

So it will work fine?
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April 27, 2014 1:29:36 PM

unknownofprob said:
yes, that is the safest and best option.


What wattage and brand would you suggest?
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a c 1430 U Graphics card
April 25, 2014 4:38:49 PM

The quality is unknown but the specs say it will. With unknown quality nobody can say for sure since some PSU's do not deliver their rating.
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a c 343 U Graphics card
April 27, 2014 8:06:07 PM

if you want to save, best to get a Corsair CX 600, great budget PSU with plenty of watt headroom.
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