- Oct 1, 2016
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Hi,
So I bought my PC around 2009 and never really felt the need to upgrade any parts until recently when I made the huge jump from a GTX 260 to a GTX 970. I've never upgraded any part of a computer for any reason until I made this upgrade so I have no experience with what I'm trying to do here.
The computer only restarts during gaming. I can browse the internet, watch videos, shop, etc with zero issues. The computer can run all day or stay in sleep mode and I have no issues with reboots. But if I run a game it works for a few minutes and restarts. I've never really upgraded anything so I'm not sure about the compatibility here and think that might be the case. Specifically I think it might be a power supply issue but I'm honestly not sure.
My specs:
Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 955
RAM: 8GB
Motherboard: Gigabyte Technology GA-770T-USB3 (Socket M2)
GPU: Geforce GTX 970
Power Supply: Xtreme Gear 700W ATX Power Supply
I think it might be my power supply unit. Initially I saw it was 700W and figured I was in the clear since the card recommends a 500W PSU, but it didn't have the right connector cables for the GPU. It takes an 8pin connecter but I only have two 6 pin connectors.
I initially spoke to ASUS over the phone about it to find out what they recommended and they advised the Molex to 8 pin adapter. I've linked both the card and adapter that I bought below.
This is the specific card I bought: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121926
And this is the specific adapter cable I bought: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812423174
Is this as simple as changing my PSU to use one that has an 8 pin adapter? Or did I overlook other compatibility issues that are causing the restarts? Can I plug in the 6 pin connector to the 8 pin and avoid the restarts or will that fry something?
Thank you in advance!
So I bought my PC around 2009 and never really felt the need to upgrade any parts until recently when I made the huge jump from a GTX 260 to a GTX 970. I've never upgraded any part of a computer for any reason until I made this upgrade so I have no experience with what I'm trying to do here.
The computer only restarts during gaming. I can browse the internet, watch videos, shop, etc with zero issues. The computer can run all day or stay in sleep mode and I have no issues with reboots. But if I run a game it works for a few minutes and restarts. I've never really upgraded anything so I'm not sure about the compatibility here and think that might be the case. Specifically I think it might be a power supply issue but I'm honestly not sure.
My specs:
Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 955
RAM: 8GB
Motherboard: Gigabyte Technology GA-770T-USB3 (Socket M2)
GPU: Geforce GTX 970
Power Supply: Xtreme Gear 700W ATX Power Supply
I think it might be my power supply unit. Initially I saw it was 700W and figured I was in the clear since the card recommends a 500W PSU, but it didn't have the right connector cables for the GPU. It takes an 8pin connecter but I only have two 6 pin connectors.
I initially spoke to ASUS over the phone about it to find out what they recommended and they advised the Molex to 8 pin adapter. I've linked both the card and adapter that I bought below.
This is the specific card I bought: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121926
And this is the specific adapter cable I bought: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812423174
Is this as simple as changing my PSU to use one that has an 8 pin adapter? Or did I overlook other compatibility issues that are causing the restarts? Can I plug in the 6 pin connector to the 8 pin and avoid the restarts or will that fry something?
Thank you in advance!
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