How can I identify if I have more than 1 PCIe 6 pin power connector?

TrollingKiwi · Mar 1, 2015

This may sound like a really noobish question....because it is. I have my PC, and I use it for gaming. I didn't assemble my PC though, and have no knowledge whatsoever regarding the process of assembling one or changing parts. Most I've done is upgrade my RAM.

Now, back to my question. My PC's specs are as follows:
Operating System
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1
CPU
Intel Core i7 3770 @ 3.40GHz 44 °C
Ivy Bridge 22nm Technology
RAM
8,00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 532MHz (7-7-7-19)
Motherboard
ASRock H61M-VG3 (CPUSocket) 42 °C
Graphics
LG TV (1360x768@60Hz)
2048MB ATI AMD Radeon HD 7800 Series (XFX Pine Group) 40 °C
Storage
465GB ATA TOSHIBA DT01ACA0 SCSI Disk Device (SATA) 42 °C
931GB Western Digital WD My Passport 0820 USB Device (USB (SATA)) 39 °C
Optical Drives
HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GH24NS95 SCSI CdRom Device
Audio
Realtek High Definition Audio

My GPU is an AMD Radeon HD 7850. I'd like to upgrade to a GTX 970. I reasearched a bit and noticed that I have enough physical space, have an appropiate power supply (mine is 550W) and that it has the outputs I use. However, I also noticed it needs 2 PCIe 6 pin power connectors. I'm sure I have one, since it's connected to my current GPU, but I'm not sure if I have a second one. I don't know if those cables are bought, if I have to arrange the cables and pins myself, or if I simply can't have 2 of these in my pc. Just in case, some pictures of the cables in my chasis are here:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37205084/Public/20150301_005013.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37205084/Public/20150301_005111.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37205084/Public/20150301_005207.jpg

If those aren't good enough, I would be happy to supply more. I'm a real noob at this topic, but I'd be happy to learn. Once I know if I have these cables, I would research some more, regarding the process before, during, and after installation. For now, I'd like to know about these PCIe 6 pin power connectors. Does my PC have 2? Does it only have 1? Can I add more of them? Do I have to buy them?

Thanks a lot in advance.

Darkbreeze · Mar 1, 2015

The first thing you need to do is get rid of that Sinacorp PSU that only has 420w continuous power (Which is almost certainly inaccurate but that's what the label reads. 550w peak and 420w continuous. I can pretty much guarantee that's a fantasy.) and is likely a Tier 5 "replace immediately" unit in any case. I would NOT install any high end GPU requiring multiple PCI supplemental power cables. In fact, it's probably a bad idea to use that unit at all.

I'd get a new Tier1 or Tier 2 PSU first, then worry about another gaming card or you're likely to open a can of what we like to call brick soup.

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html#15349669

TrollingKiwi · Mar 1, 2015

Darkbreeze :

I see. Thanks for pointing that out. I've researched some and found this power supply:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K85X2AW?ie=UTF8&ref_=de_a_smtd&showDetailTechData=1#technical-data

Will this one be good enough? It has an 80+ gold rating, and 650W peak power with max 20A on the 12V outputs. This one includes 1 x 4 pin mini-power connector, 1 x power 24 pin ATX, 2 x power 8 pin +12V with detachable 4 pin section, 4 x 8 pin PCI Express power with detachable 2 pin section, 9 x 15 pin Serial ATA power, 6 x 4 pin internal power. Does this include everything I need?

Darkbreeze · Mar 1, 2015

Avoid the NEX G1 versions. On EVGA units you want a B2, G2, P2 or V series unit. The W1, B1 and G1 units aren't that great.

This would be better:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $59.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-01 15:52 EST-0500

sora · Mar 1, 2015

Darkbreeze :

+1; The EVGA G2 units are cheap and great for the price!

TrollingKiwi · Mar 1, 2015

Darkbreeze :

I see. I'll be getting exactly that power supply then. Does it include everything I need to install the GTX 970 and connect my other components: dvd drive, HDDs, motherboard, etc etc? If so, that would be my choice. Just as a reminder, I need 2 6pin pcie power connectors. I THINK it includes them (I looked at pics of it from other sites) but I'm asking again just to be sure. I really appreciate your help.

Darkbreeze · Mar 1, 2015

Yes it does. It has everything you would need to power any consumer system and dual graphics cards if needed. It also has enough capacity to add a second GTX 970 for SLI if you wanted to at some point down the road.

Search

How can I identify if I have more than 1 PCIe 6 pin power connector?

TrollingKiwi

Reputable

Darkbreeze

Darkbreeze

Retired Mod

TrollingKiwi

Reputable

Darkbreeze

Retired Mod

sora

Splendid

TrollingKiwi

Reputable

Darkbreeze

Retired Mod

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page