I have a Cooler Master Elite Power - 460W Power Supply. It only has one 6-pin PCI-e cable. I am thinking about getting a new graphics card, specifically the ATI 6870. The card requires two 6-pin PIC-e power cables. Is it a good idea to buy a 4-pin to 6-pin adapter and use the one 6-pin cable with a 4-pin molex turned into a 6-pin to power the graphics card? I don't want to overload the PSU or risk making the computer unstable.
4-Pin Molex to 6-pin PCI-e good idea?
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It will work when you have NO OTHER CHOICE.
http://powersupplycalculator.net/
Calculate your power supply in above link. If it less than 400w recommended less than 350w you are Ok. And if more than this then you will need a higher wattage PSU. And remember don't overclock with this PSU.
http://powersupplycalculator.net/
Calculate your power supply in above link. If it less than 400w recommended less than 350w you are Ok. And if more than this then you will need a higher wattage PSU. And remember don't overclock with this PSU.
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It will work when you have NO OTHER CHOICE.
http://powersupplycalculator.net/
Calculate your power supply in above link. If it less than 400w recommended less than 350w you are Ok. And if more than this then you will need a higher wattage PSU. And remember don't overclock with this PSU.
http://powersupplycalculator.net/
Calculate your power supply in above link. If it less than 400w recommended less than 350w you are Ok. And if more than this then you will need a higher wattage PSU. And remember don't overclock with this PSU.
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No PSU delivers of its full efficiency. It always deliver 85-86% of its specs. That's why the efficiency is given. It concerts the Alternate current that come in our house to direct current. In this process some energy loss because of the transformer. The PSU will not destroy the GPU till you don't overclock it. If you try to overclock, you will have a major risk. But till it is best.
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No PSU delivers of its full efficiency. It always deliver 85-86% of its specs. That's why the efficiency is given. It concerts the Alternate current that come in our house to direct current. In this process some energy loss because of the transformer.
But suppose it really junks out and can't supply the necessary wattage. Would the graphics card or any other component risk being broken because of the lack of necessary power?
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It will not work properly. You who get malfunctioning. If you see that you will need to change your PSU. Cooler Master as good for gaming but not overclocking. If you don't overclock GPU or CPU then your PSU will not damage anything.
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