Question about PSU

AnthonyAshForever · Oct 18, 2014

well for me this question is generally for PSU,im not sure if i posted it on the right section so feel free to correct me

But first of all here is my PSU brand "RiSe P4-600W" with a sticker of Intel Core i7 and AMD
Ok here is the thing,i bought a new gpu "Nvidia Geforce GTX 460" and we already know that it needs 2 6pins power cable,and i havent installed it yet coz im having a little problem here

so let's start

this RiSe P4-600W im using right now have 2 sata powers and 2 ide power(i dont know what its really called actually and i hope you're getting me here)
2 of the sata power is plugged into my 2 hdd,and i got 2 sata power cable extensions connected in the 2 ide power cables,1 is plugged into my other hdd and the other one is on the fan on the side of my mobo

here is the set up

3 HDD = powered up by 2 sata power from the psu,and the other one using sata power extension
1 FAN = powered up by sata power extension

so all in all there are no more available power cables from the psu,my question is how im i suppose to power up my gtx 460 along with my 3hdd and 1fan since the psu is only 4way power cable,and the 6pin power cable of the gpu needs 2 power cable from the psu

im really confused here right now coz i saw some of the gaming rig set ups and they're using for like 2-3 gpus at the same time with 4hdd and 4fans,i there any special cable extensions?does my power supply can handle all my hdds+fan+GPU?

-Sorry about the long explanation and english,i want to explain it as clear as possible so you guys wont get confused..

Thank you in advance

wobbled · Oct 18, 2014

Your PSU simply isn't geared for gaming, or connecting to many PCI-E based cards. If you don't have any PCI-E power cables then your only option is using Sata / Molex to PCI-E convertors. But since your PSU is already using extension cables, it's clear to me you simply don't have enough cables.

Your options are:

Replace PSU with one that has PCI-E power
Replace video card to something that doesn't require PCI-E power cables

AnthonyAshForever · Oct 18, 2014

wobbled :

thank you so much for your fast answer
so i think i need to replace my PSU,well what psu just to be clear,any recommendations? im not so good at this component thing

oh by the way is there any way to power up the gpu + the 3 hdds? based on my own calculations i need 1 more cable
can i use this? http://static.scan.co.uk/images/products/1837-a.jpg just to split it up? will it harm my psu or maybe my system?

Zerk2012 · Oct 18, 2014

AnthonyAshForever :

well for me this question is generally for PSU,im not sure if i posted it on the right section so feel free to correct me

But first of all here is my PSU brand "RiSe P4-600W" with a sticker of Intel Core i7 and AMD
Ok here is the thing,i bought a new gpu "Nvidia Geforce GTX 640" and we already know that it needs 2 6pins power cable,and i havent installed it yet coz im having a little problem here

so let's start

this RiSe P4-600W im using right now have 2 sata powers and 2 ide power(i dont know what its really called actually and i hope you're getting me here)
2 of the sata power is plugged into my 2 hdd,and i got 2 sata power cable extensions connected in the 2 ide power cables,1 is plugged into my other hdd and the other one is on the fan on the side of my mobo

here is the set up

3 HDD = powered up by 2 sata power from the psu,and the other one using sata power extension
1 FAN = powered up by sata power extension

so all in all there are no more available power cables from the psu,my question is how im i suppose to power up my gtx 460 along with my 3hdd and 1fan since the psu is only 4way power cable,and the 6pin power cable of the gpu needs 2 power cable from the psu

im really confused here right now coz i saw some of the gaming rig set ups and they're using for like 2-3 gpus at the same time with 4hdd and 4fans,i there any special cable extensions?does my power supply can handle all my hdds+fan+GPU?

-Sorry about the long explanation and english,i want to explain it as clear as possible so you guys wont get confused..

Thank you in advance

If your power supply only has one connector I would not think you have enough power for what your wishing to do.
Your post is also confusing you bought a new 640 video card and already have a 460? Your not trying to use both of those are you?

AnthonyAshForever · Oct 18, 2014

Zerk2012 :

AnthonyAshForever :

You need to look at that video card again it needs no power connectors. I have never seen a 640 that had a place to plugin a power connector.

what i mean is this
http://www.legitreviews.com/images/reviews/1427/geforce-gtx460-bundle1.jpg
.. see that 2 6pins? 460 need those 2 so it means i need 4 power cables to be able to power up the gpu..
can i just buy more of these http://static.scan.co.uk/images/products/1837-a.jpg to plit up the power supply's default cable to have enough cables to power up the gpu and the 3 hdds and more?

AnthonyAshForever · Oct 18, 2014

oh sorry guys...
i mean GTX 460.. my bad.. gonna edit it

AnthonyAshForever · Oct 18, 2014

Zerk2012 :

AnthonyAshForever :

If your power supply only has one connector I would not think you have enough power for what your wishing to do.
Your post is also confusing you bought a new 640 video card and already have a 460? Your not trying to use both of those are you?

sorry about the confusion,i typed it wrong... its GTX 460

wobbled · Oct 18, 2014

If you're going to get a new PSU, get a corsair CX series. They come modular or non-modular, they're quiet, reliable, and smexy! Good luck

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