Best graphics card without PCI-E cord?

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What is the best graphics card that doesn't require a PCI-E power connector?

I have a GTX 950, however it requires a pci-e connector, and my power supply doesn't have a pci-e connector.

What is the best grapics card that doesn't require a PCI-E cord?

My PSU is 500 watts.
 
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Not sure which Thermaltake 600w you have, but if it's got the same connector as your mobo (24 pin...
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Definitely

 
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I'd seriously suggest buying a new PSU. If you have one that doesn't have a pci-e power cable, I'm guess it's really old or really cheap. Time to stop relying on that to power your system and step up to at least a tier 3 quality model. Corsair CX(M) would be a good place to start looking that won't set you back a lot of money, think 35 dollars on sale for a reliable unit. We'd generally prefer a better quality, tier 2 unit and those will start in the 55 - 80 dollar range depending on sales. SeaSonic, Xfx, Most other Corsair units and some eVga units, Antec are good brands in general.
 
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Well I had a thermaltake PSU, and I was going to put it in my motherboard but, the main power cord wouldn't come off when I tried to unplug it,
is there a chance it ould be thermal pasted onto the motherboard?
 
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Thermal paste is not used to attach any of the PSU cables, it is used as interface material between the cpu and heatsink. Make sure to push the clip on the cable down and you may have to give it a wiggle as you pull straight up to get it off.
 
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Ah alrighty, will do. however I'll probably just end up buying the 1080 TI without the PCI-E cord. money is tight right now. I'll probably ending up selling this one and buying it.
 
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If you've got the 950 and the thermaltake, you wouldn't need to spend anything. A 1050 ti is in the vicinity of $150 depending where you live. If you're having trouble removing the old PSU, see this pic:

http://i60.tinypic.com/28soq3l.jpg
(borrowed from SR-71)

The little plastic clip in the middle needs to be pulled away from the connector. If you've pulled the connector out slightly, you may need to push it back down slightly to free the clip. Some have a lip that catches if they aren't released before you start pulling.
 
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http://prntscr.com/dq7mjh Here is my motherboard btw, would it even support a 600w thermal take?

 
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Not sure which Thermaltake 600w you have, but if it's got the same connector as your mobo (24 pin, like in the picture) it should be fine. It may also have a 20+4 pin connector, which would also be fine. If it only has a 20 pin connector, that might be an issue depending on how much overall power your system draws.
 
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