500 Watt Power Supply for a ASUS Strix GTX 970

coljultan · Jul 26, 2015

first things first my build right now
ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO
i5 4690k
8gb corsair
GT 640 1gb ( already bought the ASUS Strix but cant use it yet)
cooler master 500w

so I bought the 6 to 8 pin adapter thinking I can just pop that in and use my new card but, i just recently found out that the 6 to 8 pin only gives me 75w. my bad PSU has 4+4 pin and a 6 pin, so I was thinking since I have the 6 to 8 pin i can switch the 4+4 pin to use on my graphics card and the 6 to 8 pin on my motherboard. will that in any way work at all or mess up my PC? or should I just buy a new PSU?

Ryarwood99 · Jul 26, 2015

I would not advise that at all. The cables are made for the components they will plug into so they will feed the appropriate amount and type of power.

coljultan · Jul 26, 2015

Ryarwood99 :

alright that's what I thought thank you! so should I just use the 6 to 8 pin on my new card or just get a new PSU?

Ryarwood99 · Jul 26, 2015

Do you know your PSU model?

coljultan · Jul 26, 2015

Ryarwood99 :

http://www.coolermaster.com/powersupply/office-home-elite-power/elite-power-v2-500w/

Ryarwood99 · Jul 27, 2015

coljultan :

I'm pretty sure that PSU is the one they originally marketed as a 550w but after some tests came out and showed... it's actually 500w... It can be used for now but you should definitely think about an upgrade. You are pushing a lower quality PSU which is never a good idea. What would your budget e for a new one?

coljultan · Jul 27, 2015

Ryarwood99 :

I would say around 80 dollars. In about a week and a half I would be able to order it.. Don't feel like ruining my new card so I will get the PSU that you recommend for me.

Ryarwood99 · Jul 27, 2015

Is Newegg fine?

shiva92 · Jul 27, 2015

Buy a 550 Watts tier 1 or tier 2 PSU

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

coljultan · Jul 27, 2015

Ryarwood99 :

yeah doesn't matter as long as it's worth it.

coljultan · Jul 27, 2015

shiva92 :

and why a 550 watt? why not a 600 or 750?

Ryarwood99 · Jul 27, 2015

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207014
It's not modular, is tier 2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438026
fully modular, untiered but is EVGA and has a 10 yr warranty

Ryarwood99 · Jul 27, 2015

coljultan :

He just means minimum

coljultan · Jul 27, 2015

Ryarwood99 :

I like the fully modular one because of the case clutter and all and it is 4th gen certified. wow man great suggestions I think I will get the EVGA one mostly because it's fully modular. you helped out a lot thanks again!

Ryarwood99 · Jul 27, 2015

coljultan :

Ryarwood99 :

I like the fully modular one because of the case clutter and all and it is 4th gen certified. wow man great suggestions I think I will get the EVGA one mostly because it's fully modular. you helped out a lot thanks again!

No problem!

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