psu only and only and only for gpu and how to install it.

[VaiBHavKU]

few days ago i bought a cpu which has weird type of connectors and it it impossible to change the psu to higher wattage for amd rx 460.. so i planned to use a secondary psu to power the gpu. so please suggest me the psu
one more question please mobo have 2 pcie slots for gpu one is white and other is black which one is used for gpu (Dont laugh on me... I'm a beginner now and my language also)
cpu- amd 6800k
gpu- amd rx 460
ram- 8 gb ddr3 1600mhz
it is preconfigured hp microtower 6305 in which i want to add a gpu.i already bought it(free of cost)

these are the pics of cpu
http://imgur.com/a/9HA1y

 

[13thmonkey]

tell everything about what you have got, I assume by CPU you mean a whole computer?

 

[xFeaRDom]

If you plan on getting a secondary PSU, you may as well just upgrade your current PSU.

May I recommend (On a larger budget) a EVGA Supernova G2 at 550W, if that is available where you live. If not, then may I get a budget and I can recommend something different. The G2 would probably be overkill, but it is future proof.

About the motherboard question, do you know the make and model of your motherboard, as it may either be a different type of PCI slot, or you could have 2 PCI-E x16 slots.

 

[VaiBHavKU]

i get all parts at same time and surpsingly also.. so i dont think about parts that time.. please help me..
psu is 320 watt in hp

 

[VaiBHavKU]

i cant upgrade my current psu beacause i searched lot but i cant find a new one with higher wattage and even hp dont have higher than 320 watt

 

[xFeaRDom]

i cant upgrade my current psu beacause i searched lot but i cant find a new one with higher wattage and even hp dont have higher than 320 watt

If there are no higher wattage PSUs, then I doubt you can do anything about it.

But you don't neccessarily have to get a HP PSU, just get something that has a higher wattage. As it is a tower, not a laptop, then I'm sure any power supply will be good for you.

It just depends on the size of the power supply and how it is secured into the case.

 

[VaiBHavKU]

about pcie slot below white is written pciex4 and black pciex 16 but both have same size and length

 

[xFeaRDom]

about pcie slot below white is written pciex4 and black pciex 16 but both have same size and length

In that case, the black slot is for the GPU.

 

[VaiBHavKU]

i cant upgrade my current psu beacause i searched lot but i cant find a new one with higher wattage and even hp dont have higher than 320 watt

If there are no higher wattage PSUs, then I doubt you can do anything about it.

But you don't neccessarily have to get a HP PSU, just get something that has a higher wattage. As it is a tower, not a laptop, then I'm sure any power supply will be good for you.

It just depends on the size of the power supply and how it is secured into the case.

yes it has enough space in front between the drives around 8*6*4 inches(l*b*h) approx( i measured it now)

 

[xFeaRDom]

i believe you live in India, get the Corsair RM 450. it is a good quality power supply and should be enough for your RX 460
http://www.amazon.in/Corsair-CP-9020066-NA-RM450-Modular-Supply/dp/B00EB7ULNO/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1473680035&sr=8-9&keywords=corsair+psu

Agreed. That should power your system nicely, and is a nice upgrade from your current power supply. And it shouldn't cost too much, and will most likely be small enough to fit nicely into the case.

 

[VaiBHavKU]

it is complusory to use a high end psu even only gpu is used and gpu wants only 115 watt (max, i read it in review by tomshardware)

 

[VaiBHavKU]

but power connectors dont allow me to buy this...in my pc 24 pin power supply splits into 4 cables and and have only 2 molex one for hdd and dvd writer. no extra connectors it have

 

[VaiBHavKU]

i think you cant undersatnd the problem i have.. i upload some pics after 30 min which gives the idea about psu and its connectors

 

[VaiBHavKU]

check out this link, it will help you understand the uses of different power cables of a PC's PSU:
http://www.playtool.com/pages/psuconnectors/connectors.html

i know connectors and i read it but connectors is splits in my tower for ex. 24 pin is splited into 4 parts, cpu power also splits into 2 parts and molex connectors also

 

[Mousemonkey]

you cannot have more than 1 PSU in a case. did you do enough research before actually purchasing your parts? PC building is very easy but things can get ugly if you dont have the basic knowledge. also which PSU are you using? give more details about you build.

Actually you can have more than one PSU in a case, IIRC there was/is a PSU available that is solely for GPU's and fits into a 5" HDD bay and you can even get adapters that allow for two PSU's from the motherboard header.

 

[VaiBHavKU]

you cannot have more than 1 PSU in a case. did you do enough research before actually purchasing your parts? PC building is very easy but things can get ugly if you dont have the basic knowledge. also which PSU are you using? give more details about you build.

Actually you can have more than one PSU in a case, IIRC there was/is a PSU available that is solely for GPU's and fits into a 5" HDD bay and you can even get adapters that allow for two PSU's from the motherboard header.

yes and i seen it at many build in pcpartpicker

 

[13thmonkey]

ok, i didn't know that they exist, but its a better idea that he upgrades to a new PSU altogether as the ones used in prebuilt computers are usually generic PSUs which have no safeguards built into them to prevent over-voltage protection etc. if he buys a 5" PSU solely for the GPU and then the main PSU fails, it will take the other components along with it. having a good quality power supply is very important.

Actually you'll find that the 'only just big enough' PSU's from HP and the like are actually very good, obviously only up to their rated wattage. They don't want the hassle of repair and warranty. It's the smaller own brand builders that use more generic components.

 

[VaiBHavKU]

ok, i didn't know that they exist, but its a better idea that he upgrades to a new PSU altogether as the ones used in prebuilt computers are usually generic PSUs which have no safeguards built into them to prevent over-voltage protection etc. if he buys a 5" PSU solely for the GPU and then the main PSU fails, it will take the other components along with it. having a good quality power supply is very important.

ok.. i orderder it corsair 450 from flipkart thanks gamerboy357.. now what to do next

 

[VaiBHavKU]

t is not posible to use that psu for entire system that is why i am using it for only gpu

 

[VaiBHavKU]

bro ..i'm using it only and only for gpu. and mine 24 pin connector is not same like this in video so i cannot use for entire pc

 

[VaiBHavKU]

i,m thinking to use to 2 separate switch for psu s one for internal psu and it is already installed ..second i installed a another switch in rm 450. an power second psu first then power internal psu .i'm not do hibernating or sleeping or log off to avoid damage to gpu

 

[xFeaRDom]

i,m thinking to use to 2 separate switch for psu s one for internal psu and it is already installed ..second i installed a another switch in rm 450. an power second psu first then power internal psu .i'm not do hibernating or sleeping or log off to avoid damage to gpu

Looking at all of this,

You are just over complicating everything, the PSU recommended will be able to power your entire system, so you don't need to use 2 separate PSUs.

 

[VaiBHavKU]

bro ..i'm using it only and only for gpu.

you can use it for the whole system, not only for the GPU . i calculated your systems full power usage and here are the results:
http://outervision.com/b/FCL0Et

bro i know it ,,,,,problem is the connectors in motherboard it is it not like that we seen at internet or pc build or at your given video

 

[VaiBHavKU]

i,m thinking to use to 2 separate switch for psu s one for internal psu and it is already installed ..second i installed a another switch in rm 450. an power second psu first then power internal psu .i'm not do hibernating or sleeping or log off to avoid damage to gpu

Looking at all of this,

You are just over complicating everything, the PSU recommended will be able to power your entire system, so you don't need to use 2 separate PSUs.

yes i know it is enough for the build.....i'm not complicating the situation but my motherboard tends to complicating the situation..for new power supply i need to buy a new mobo that have all similar power connectors that we see in our daily life

 

[VaiBHavKU]

preconfigured pc have weird type of thing that doesnt allow user for further modification. that is why in future i dont buy preconfigured pc and especially from hp and not recommending any one to buy a preconfigured pc