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Thermalk   12-17-2008 at 03:00:53 AM

Hey I got a question, I'm going to upgrade my computer soon and I'd like to keep my PSU but the thingis, it only has 1 PCI express connector. The PSU is a OCZ stealth Stream at 500W, I do have 2 MOLEX plug that are somewhat free, the 2 of em only have 2 fans connected to each one of em. would it be safe to use an adapter like this one LOGISYS AD201 12v Molex to 12V 6Pin Adapter;
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6812887001
to make that extra PCI plug my new card is going to need?

Here's what I'm planning to get;
Motherboard: ASUS P5QL PRO
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6813131329
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6819115037
RAM: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB)
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6820231166
Video card: MSI N260GTX-T2D896 OC
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6814127361

PS: Is the PSU even good enough for all that, I'm not sure about that.
Thanks for reading.

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evongugg   12-17-2008 at 02:23:08 PM
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Yes, that will be fine.
You don't have to buy it. It comes with the new video card.

The power supply is fine as long as it has 35 amps on the 12v rails.


Message edited by evongugg on 12-17-2008 at 02:28:48 PM
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Thermalk   12-17-2008 at 11:13:05 PM
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Hey thanks for the info, i checked the manual and it says for each +12V rail, the maximum load is 18 amps so it bring it to 36 for both rails.
Is that what you meant when you said at least 35 amps, it's 35 amps combined right?

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evongugg   12-18-2008 at 02:40:46 PM
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It's actually 40 amps combined max power.
It's fine.

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montyuk   12-18-2008 at 04:18:58 PM
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even 'if' they dont come with it, you can get one off ebay for not a lot.

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Thermalk   12-18-2008 at 11:08:18 PM
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Great, that'll save me a couple of bucks.
Thanks again.

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