HP Z600 benchmark

[devcon]

Hi Guys!


We had one HP Z600 spare and since we where bored, I wanted to see what we can squeeze out of this machine.

I installed a ATI 5870 graphic-card, but I ran in to a problem. The PSU on comes with 1 PCI-E 4 pins connector..... I want to get as much power out of this card as possible. I dont think it can run on full load with only one PCI-E connector?

Since we are lacking one connector would a 2x 5,25 molux" to 6-Pin PCIe converter work? and would it also hold in the long run?

Spec link
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/13277_na/13277_na.PDF


I hope some one can put a brighter light ins this matter.

Kind regards.

Devcon

 

[cmcghee358]

Without knowing more info on the PSU it's hard to say how many Amps are available on the 12V rail(s) but assuming since it's a higher efficiency 650W PSU, you should be able to use the molex-pci-e adapters.

 

[mightymaxio]

I would say yes, i had a 5870 powered by one 6 pin PCIE to 2 PCIE 6 pin converter cable. I also had this on a 450 watt power supply and made sure that i had enough rails on the power supply. But if you have one PCIE connector the molex x2 to 1 PCIE converter cable should work because its on a separate power rail. Just make sure not to have any devices connected to the strand of cable your using with the converter.