6-pin PCI-E splitter ok? (500W & HD6870)
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ajung222
August 25, 2011 1:52:28 PM
Well, I just got my sweet Radeon HD 6870. I was plugging it in, and noticed it had two PCI-E 6-pin connectors, but my power supply only has one. I am wondering if my power supply is powerful enough to use a 6-pin splitter to plug in both.
I have a Thermaltake Purepower W0100RU 500W ATX 12V 2.0. It's an older PS, but it's been reliable.
Newegg link here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
*Note- I am also upgrading a bunch of other things which include: i-5 680, radeon HD 6870, 8 gb ddr3 ram, new case with 4 big fans. Will my 500W thermal take be able to run all this along with 6-pin splitter?
Thanks in advance for all the help.
I have a Thermaltake Purepower W0100RU 500W ATX 12V 2.0. It's an older PS, but it's been reliable.
Newegg link here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
*Note- I am also upgrading a bunch of other things which include: i-5 680, radeon HD 6870, 8 gb ddr3 ram, new case with 4 big fans. Will my 500W thermal take be able to run all this along with 6-pin splitter?
Thanks in advance for all the help.
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ajung222
August 25, 2011 2:14:55 PM
Let's see, invoice says 11/30/08.. so it's a little under 3 years old. It's actually newer than I thought lol.
Thanks for the reply dhicks19. I was a bit worried because in the Radeon HD 6870 manual, it says DO NOT use a splitter. Also, do you have any idea if it's harmful for the computer (probably MB) to run just ONE pci-E connector?
Thanks for the reply dhicks19. I was a bit worried because in the Radeon HD 6870 manual, it says DO NOT use a splitter. Also, do you have any idea if it's harmful for the computer (probably MB) to run just ONE pci-E connector?
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No, don't do it! That's really only a 300W PSU: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Thermaltake-Pure...
Replace it with a quality 450W-500W PSU. A quality modern PSU has full range active PFC (no little voltage switch) and some level of 80+ certification for efficiency. Seasonic, Antec, Corsair, XFX, and Enermax/LEPA are among the better brands.
Replace it with a quality 450W-500W PSU. A quality modern PSU has full range active PFC (no little voltage switch) and some level of 80+ certification for efficiency. Seasonic, Antec, Corsair, XFX, and Enermax/LEPA are among the better brands.
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ajung222
August 25, 2011 2:39:54 PM
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Since this unit achieved its maximum efficiency at 145 W, we can easily say that this unit is in fact a power supply between 240 W and 360 W, confirming our findings described above.Wow. I'll never buy a Thermatake, you can bet on that. That's one of the worst examples of power rating "cheating" I've ever seen, not expected from a well know company.
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I know what your next question is going to be.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
EDIT: Ok that promo is over. It's $39.99 after $20 rebate plus a 10% off promo code.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
EDIT: Ok that promo is over. It's $39.99 after $20 rebate plus a 10% off promo code.
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ajung222
August 25, 2011 2:49:00 PM
How does this PS compare to the Corsair??: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
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geekapproved said:
I know what your next question is going to be.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
EDIT: Ok that promo is over. It's $39.99 after $20 rebate plus a 10% off promo code.
mystic meg, do you know what the lottery numbers are for 2moros draw?
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geekapproved said:
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Since this unit achieved its maximum efficiency at 145 W, we can easily say that this unit is in fact a power supply between 240 W and 360 W, confirming our findings described above.Wow. I'll never buy a Thermatake, you can bet on that. That's one of the worst examples of power rating "cheating" I've ever seen, not expected from a well know company.
i havve owned a few thermaltakes and never had an issue, they do produce some good psu's. If 1 of your friends gives you a poor birthday present one year do you then banish them from your life???? If you heard about the capacitor plague present in some older antec models you may have the same response to them, but you cant judge them on their old models which are no longer on the market.
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September 1, 2011 6:55:29 PM
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