How do you connect a gpu\'s to your power supply

[bahblissa227]

well i get that u need a 4 to 8 pin connect but i mean i only have one 4 pin connecter and thats taken by the atx cpu plug in which idk what it does so idk if i should mess with that or get a new connecter to connect to my power supply

 

[ish416]

What are your system specs?

Sounds to me like you might need a new power supply. They do make molex to 4 and 6 pin adapters..

 

[jrayx]

Yeah if you cant find a PCI-E 6 or 6+2 Pin you'll need a PSU with those connectors.

 

[bahblissa227]

gateway dx4870-ub20p i got a 620 in there rite now but im trying to put a 560 gtx as upgrad u think theres adapters that can fit becz i got no more money for a new psu

 

[bahblissa227]

ya nvm where u think they would have them?

 

[mute20]

You might as well return the gpu cause you will not be able to run it unless you get the right powersupply.

 

[bahblissa227]

no adapter will work then?

 

[coper210]

Look on the internet for an adapter, I believe there are some out there.

 

[jrayx]

no adapter will work then?

As ish416 said, they're molex adapters you could buy, but if your Power Supply didn't have the necessary connectors for a GPU, it means it can't support a GPU that requires those PCI-E 6 or 8 pin connectors.
Even if you get those adapters, your PSU may not support the video card itself and it could damage your hardware.

 

[amuffin]

They should come with your card.

Not that I'd use them.

 

[bahblissa227]

As ish416 said, they're molex adapters you could buy, but if your Power Supply didn't have the necessary connectors for a GPU, it means it can't support a GPU that requires those PCI-E 6 or 8 pin connectors.
Even if you get those adapters, your PSU may not support the video card itself and it could damage your hardware.

why would they have adapters if u cant connect it to ur psu anyways and mess everything up..?

 

[jrayx]

why would they have adapters if u cant connect it to ur psu anyways and mess everything up..?

No I meant that maybe your PSU can't handle that video card because it doesn't even have the appropriated connectors.

 

[bahblissa227]

No I meant that maybe your PSU can't handle that video card because it doesn't even have the appropriated connectors.

is it just the wattage bcuz its 400 and i got an 430 watt in a different computer. mb its 400 to but its a different brand idk :/

 

[ish416]

I just went to the Gateway website and found your model of computer. Under power it lists: Maximum Power Supply Wattage: 300 W.

You have to get a new power supply. I would recommend this for price/performance and your needs - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026

 

[bahblissa227]

ok thaxx

 

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