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September 7, 2014 1:08:02 PM

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guys a friend of mine has a psu <coolermaster 460 watt> with one 6 pin he bought amd r9 270x this gpu requires 2 dual 6 pins while the psu hs only one 6 pin the box contained 2 6pin connectors ...is it good to use those connectors as 6 pin source...is it risky or should he buy a new psu with genuine 2 6 pins

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September 7, 2014 1:13:54 PM

What is the make and model of the PSU?
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September 7, 2014 2:26:18 PM

Shahzaib awan said:
starting with the name of Allah
guys a friend of mine has a psu <coolermaster 460 watt> with one 6 pin he bought amd r9 270x this gpu requires 2 dual 6 pins while the psu hs only one 6 pin the box contained 2 6pin connectors ...is it good to use those connectors as 6 pin source...is it risky or should he buy a new psu with genuine 2 6 pins


Hello,

Usually when a PSU does not have the required connectors, it means it cannot supply enough power. The best way is to go for a PSU which already have a pair of 6-pin plugs. It could work with the adapters you have, but the PSU should have a rating of at least 35 Amps for the +12V rail, or at least 2 x 20Amps, if it has dual +12V rails (check the label).
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September 8, 2014 1:05:38 AM

Cristi72 said:
Shahzaib awan said:
starting with the name of Allah
guys a friend of mine has a psu <coolermaster 460 watt> with one 6 pin he bought amd r9 270x this gpu requires 2 dual 6 pins while the psu hs only one 6 pin the box contained 2 6pin connectors ...is it good to use those connectors as 6 pin source...is it risky or should he buy a new psu with genuine 2 6 pins


Hello,

Usually when a PSU does not have the required connectors, it means it cannot supply enough power. The best way is to go for a PSU which already have a pair of 6-pin plugs. It could work with the adapters you have, but the PSU should have a rating of at least 35 Amps for the +12V rail, or at least 2 x 20Amps, if it has dual +12V rails (check the label).


its a coolermaster rs460 pcar d3
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September 8, 2014 1:09:56 AM

rgd1101 said:
What is the make and model of the PSU?


its coolermaster rs460 pcar d3
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September 8, 2014 1:29:40 AM

Shahzaib awan said:

its a coolermaster rs460 pcar d3


It will be close to the PSU's maximum power rating, but it is a good quality PSU, so for a system with an i3 or an Athon x4 it should work; for more power hungry CPUs such Phenoms, i5, i7, he must change the PSU. Also, if you take in consideration that the power specs get derated over time even for the best quality PSUs, I strongly suggest to buy a new PSU, and if the PSU is more than 3 years old he must change the PSU as soon as possible (at least an 500W Seasonic, Antec, XFX will do). For various brands and ratings check these forum threads:

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-1804779/power-...

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/power-supply-psu-brands,r...
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September 8, 2014 1:51:30 AM

the psu is only one and half year old......well i think he should buy new psu ,,...he should not take any risk.what you say dude
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