- Apr 5, 2015
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Hi there!
So, i'm in the middle of upgrading my computer for what feels like the 12th time, but I want some second opinions before I start sticking my new parts in, as these are the most up to date parts I've been able to afford since I started building my own computers.
I'm currently running:
MSI 970A-G46
AMD Phenom II x4 945
12GB DDR3 Ram
Nvidia GTX 750 2GB
Logisys PS600A12 PSU
(http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817170023 for the PSU as my main question involves it)
I'm pulling the CPU, and replacing it with an FX-8320E, and upgrading from a stock fan, to a DeepCool Ice Wind.
Relevant Links:
CPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113376
Fan:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835999034
Now for the questions.
The PSU I am using is about 4 years old. I've never used it at max power, and always kept it clean. I don't leave my computer on for 24 hours a day, either.
However, it only has a 4pin CPU connector, while the motherboard has an 8pin.
I did find out that I can use the 4pin, in the 8pin, and run my current CPU, as it's not likely to cause problems.
However, my new CPU has Turbo, and at max has been known to pull 141w, as opposed to it's idle of 95w.
I'm quite sure that my PSU's poor 4pin connector would melt trying to shunt out 150w.
So my question for now, is this:
What do?
Yes, I am upgrading the PSU, but not for atleast another few weeks as I just dropped $160 on these items.
Would it be worth it to buy a molex to 4pin CPU connector and plug that in as well? Does that work?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812423185&cm_re=molex_to_4_pin_cpu-_-12-423-185-_-Product
Is there a better way to make sure my PSU doesn't pop till I can upgrade it in a few weeks as well?
So, i'm in the middle of upgrading my computer for what feels like the 12th time, but I want some second opinions before I start sticking my new parts in, as these are the most up to date parts I've been able to afford since I started building my own computers.
I'm currently running:
MSI 970A-G46
AMD Phenom II x4 945
12GB DDR3 Ram
Nvidia GTX 750 2GB
Logisys PS600A12 PSU
(http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817170023 for the PSU as my main question involves it)
I'm pulling the CPU, and replacing it with an FX-8320E, and upgrading from a stock fan, to a DeepCool Ice Wind.
Relevant Links:
CPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113376
Fan:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835999034
Now for the questions.
The PSU I am using is about 4 years old. I've never used it at max power, and always kept it clean. I don't leave my computer on for 24 hours a day, either.
However, it only has a 4pin CPU connector, while the motherboard has an 8pin.
I did find out that I can use the 4pin, in the 8pin, and run my current CPU, as it's not likely to cause problems.
However, my new CPU has Turbo, and at max has been known to pull 141w, as opposed to it's idle of 95w.
I'm quite sure that my PSU's poor 4pin connector would melt trying to shunt out 150w.
So my question for now, is this:
What do?
Yes, I am upgrading the PSU, but not for atleast another few weeks as I just dropped $160 on these items.
Would it be worth it to buy a molex to 4pin CPU connector and plug that in as well? Does that work?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812423185&cm_re=molex_to_4_pin_cpu-_-12-423-185-_-Product
Is there a better way to make sure my PSU doesn't pop till I can upgrade it in a few weeks as well?
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