Help with power requirements!

Yekimm · Feb 26, 2017

I am planning on buying an AMD RX 460 with dual fans: https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Graphics-Cards/Asus-AMD-DUAL-RX460-GDDR5-Memory-Black/B01JBYQBGC/?tag=ho01f-21
I am not sure if it will require me to use a 6-pin power connector, and if it will can could you suggest a power supply that has a 6-pin connector for around 50$ if possible. Currently I am using a 650w power supply

scout_03 · Feb 26, 2017

what is the name and model of the psu you have now .

elbert · Feb 26, 2017

It's probably a good ideal to get a good PSU anyways. Even if a GPU doesn't need the plug it still puts heavy demand on a PSU.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($47.89 @ Newegg)
Total: $47.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-26 16:15 EST-0500

raisonjohn · Feb 26, 2017

No it does NOT need a 6-pin power connector. That RX 460 will draw its power from the PCIex16 slot of your motherboard (at 75W max.).

scout_03 · Feb 26, 2017

what about this from asus https://www.asus.com/ca-fr/Graphics-Cards/DUAL-RX460-O2G/specifications/

Yekimm · Feb 26, 2017

raisonjohn :

thanks alot for the reply, just wanted to ask how you found this out? for future reference

scout_03 · Feb 26, 2017

then why on asus they ask for a 6 pins connector i would go with the maker specs .

Yekimm · Feb 26, 2017

scout_03 :

Yekimm · Feb 26, 2017

raisonjohn :

scout_03 · Feb 26, 2017

it does not have a 6 pins pci-e connector so check the gpu power requirements you may need to get another psu with the pci-e connector .

Yekimm · Feb 26, 2017

scout_03 :

Bare minimum is 350w, I think I should be safe with 500

scout_03 · Feb 26, 2017

but check before you get the gpu from seller if it need a 6 pins from psu .

Yekimm · Feb 26, 2017

elbert :

But that one doesnt have a 6-pin power connector

scout_03 · Feb 26, 2017

good choice for me on the psu .

raisonjohn · Feb 26, 2017

Yekimm :

From Asus website specifications: https://www.asus.com/Graphics-Cards/DUAL-RX460-O2G/specifications/
From Asus website pictures:

From completed builds:
https://pcpartpicker.com/b/xTw6Mp
https://pcpartpicker.com/b/CxZ8TW
https://pcpartpicker.com/b/DBsJ7P
https://pcpartpicker.com/b/88dXsY

raisonjohn · Feb 26, 2017

elbert · Feb 26, 2017

The SEASONIC 620w has 2 x 6+2 PCIE power plugs. You can use them for either 6 or 8 pin depending on your video card.