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yobro03   06-16-2009 at 11:48:53 PM

I have just bought a new rig, and have this graphics card which requires 2 six PCI-e connectors.

http://www.neoseeker.com/Articles/ [...] astgtx260/

I bought this power supply to run it from ebuyer

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/1249 [...] ct_reviews

Which i thought would do the job. My problem is the power supply only has 3 molex connectors and no six pin PCI-e connectors (my fault i admit) so i have to use all the molex's for this. But when i turn on the comp the fan on the graphics card doesn't spin and the monitor doesn't turn on.

Any thoughts?

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ct1615   06-17-2009 at 12:02:49 AM
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still have the receipt for the PSU? I notice it states it has a PCI-E 6pin power connection then states its only through adapters.


Message edited by ct1615 on 06-17-2009 at 12:03:32 AM
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yobro03   06-17-2009 at 12:08:25 AM
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yer i can send it back if needs be just a shame didnt realise power supplies came with so few molex connectors these days.

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Bronze Graphics badge hunter315   06-17-2009 at 12:15:03 AM
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http://www.overclockers.co.uk/show [...] ubcat=1084

The corsair 550VX will handle your system just find and comes with the necessary connectors.

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ct1615   06-17-2009 at 12:17:29 AM
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http://www.ebuyer.com/product/127861

that PSU will handle your card with no problem.
Antec
OCZ
Coolermaster
PC Power and Cooling
are the better PSU manufactures on that web sight

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yobro03   06-17-2009 at 12:25:00 AM
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cheers guys i'll check these out, looks like i can just RMA my other one

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yobro03   06-17-2009 at 12:28:37 AM
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Would this one be any better i noticed it has more molex connectors and it has two separate 6 pin PCI-e connectors which i think would be better.

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/135197

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Bronze Graphics badge hunter315   06-17-2009 at 12:33:22 AM
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Its rated higher than it likely should be, it isnt one of the better brands. Corsair is a good brand and is sufficient instead of overkill for the card. The fact that that power supply is cheap but rated significantly higher does not indicate quality parts. Remember if a PSU goes it can nuke your whole system.

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yobro03   06-17-2009 at 12:36:00 AM
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I know i had a Hiper PSU in my last machine and it worked like a dream.

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ct1615   06-17-2009 at 12:45:20 AM
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The Hiper has the same connections as the OCZ one I linked but the OCZ offers one more rail (and more amps) plus is a better manufacturer (parent company of PC Power and Cooling).

If you prefer Hiper then purchase it.

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yobro03   06-17-2009 at 01:38:46 AM
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Yer i think i'll go with the OCZ not that much more expensive should have gone for it in the begining, cheers guys

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