Do I need a new power supply unit? (GTX 960 gigabyte 4gb)

jamiewaite13 · Dec 12, 2015

Hi,
I received this gpu today https://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Graphics+Cards/NVIDIA+GeForce/GeForce+GTX+960/Gigabyte+GeForce+GTX+960+WindForce+4096MB+GDDR5+Graphics+Card+-+Inc+Heroes+of+the+Storm+Bundle+Pack+?productId=63534. I currently have a 750w psu, with a 6 pin connector going into my GTX 660 2gb, however I am able to connect a 2 pin section to make 1 8pin cable. My new gpu has a 6 pin and 8 pin slot, will my gpu work with this 1 8pin connection? Or do i need a new PSU?

rayzaldy · Dec 12, 2015

What power supply do you have??

jamiewaite13 · Dec 12, 2015

rayzaldy :

750w, read my post

rayzaldy · Dec 12, 2015

Sorry

i mean what brand and model??

jamiewaite13 · Dec 12, 2015

rayzaldy :

Pentium p4 model 750U

rayzaldy · Dec 12, 2015

Not the cpu, the power supply.

jamiewaite13 · Dec 12, 2015

rayzaldy :

Sorry I read my psu wrong, its a CIT pentium p4 750U

rayzaldy · Dec 12, 2015

The power supply have enough power to run the gpu. But do you have some kind of dual molex to 8 pin or something else??

rayzaldy · Dec 12, 2015

And also save some money to buy a quality 500w. From EVGA,Enermax or Seasonic if you have the money

Dark Lord of Tech · Dec 12, 2015

If you don't have the proper PCIE connections for the card you need to upgrade.

jamiewaite13 · Dec 12, 2015

I really need some help with this, I have just noticed In the box I received a 6 pin adapter with 2 4 pin power adapters attached, I also have 2 4 pin power adapters in my computer. Am I able to combine the 6+2 pin currently attached to my 660 and the 6 pin to 4 pin I received to create 1 6pin and 1 8pin? Which i can then use with the gpu?

jamiewaite13 · Dec 12, 2015

rayzaldy :

Read my recent post please, will my theory work?

Dark Lord of Tech · Dec 12, 2015

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/parts/compare/evga-power-supply-220g20550y1%2Cevga-power-supply-220gs0550v1%2Cxfx-power-supply-p1550gts3x/
Here's 3 to consider.

jamiewaite13 · Dec 12, 2015

Will my recent post about a possible solution work?

Dark Lord of Tech · Dec 12, 2015

Adapters are a bad idea.

jamiewaite13 · Dec 12, 2015

Really? I dont have the funds to buy a new PSU after this new gpu and a cpu

Dark Lord of Tech · Dec 12, 2015

Adapters may or may not work , but I don't recommend it.

Trying to run it like that is up to you.

rayzaldy · Dec 12, 2015

If you have no budget i think it will work. But i agree with blackbird it is a bad idea.
Here is a build that similar with you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ADzxBdQ5kk

jamiewaite13 · Dec 12, 2015

So you don't recommend using two 4pin Molex' to a 6 pin and a 6+2pin to power my gpu with a 750w psu?

dudmont · Dec 12, 2015

jamiewaite13 :

Then you probably should hold off. That PSU might turn turn your new investment into a smoldering ruin. Good power supplies are the most important thing piece of equipment to invest in. Blackbird is absolutely right here.
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html Find one in the tier 1 or 2 list, first. Then when the funds allow, buy the graphics card.
I can't tell you how many times someone comes onto the forum looking for help and when they describe the problem, it's the PSU. Bad PSUs are probably the number 1 problem people have. Do yourself a favor and buy a good one.

Do I need a new power supply unit? (GTX 960 gigabyte 4gb)

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