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Is this PSU good enough? 6pin to 8pin question

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Just got my "new" build it has a weird PSU by Seasonic probably a server psu, 500w seems alright but my main question is regarding 6-pin to 8-pin adapters since this PSU comes with a 6-pin PCIe and my Rx480 requires a 8pin connector, can i get by with using a adapter or should i get my PSU changed (not quite possible atm due to lockdown in my city)

 

 

PSU: ss-500et active pfc f3

https://www.pchub.com/seasonic-ss-500et-server-power-supply-500w-btx-ss-500et-active-pfc-f3-p173914

 

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I would get the PSU changed since it probs will blow up or smthn and and the 6 to 8 pin exists

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I'm just speaking from experience so what I say may not work 100%

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4 minutes ago, newbie900000 said:

**first post**

Just got my "new" build it has a weird PSU by Seasonic probably a server psu, 500w seems alright but my main question is regarding 6-pin to 8-pin adapters since this PSU comes with a 6-pin PCIe and my Rx480 requires a 8pin connector, can i get by with using a adapter or should i get my PSU changed (not quite possible atm due to lockdown in my city)

 

 

PSU: ss-500et active pfc f3

https://www.pchub.com/seasonic-ss-500et-server-power-supply-500w-btx-ss-500et-active-pfc-f3-p173914

Not a server CPU, just a really cheaply made one. I wouldn't put anything expensive on it. The adapters do exist, but keep in mind that this allows more power on the 6-pin than the PSU was designed for. It will work for the time being, but I would at least get a decent PSU with a native 8-pin, as soon as you can.

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12 minutes ago, newbie900000 said:

**first post**

Just got my "new" build it has a weird PSU by Seasonic probably a server psu, 500w seems alright but my main question is regarding 6-pin to 8-pin adapters since this PSU comes with a 6-pin PCIe and my Rx480 requires a 8pin connector, can i get by with using a adapter or should i get my PSU changed (not quite possible atm due to lockdown in my city)

 

 

PSU: ss-500et active pfc f3

https://www.pchub.com/seasonic-ss-500et-server-power-supply-500w-btx-ss-500et-active-pfc-f3-p173914

 

It's a lower tier, quite old, PSU.

You *could* use it, via a 2x 6-pin to 8-pin PCI-E adapter, but not recommended...due to it's lower build quality and age.

Seasonic is not a bad brand, but they do have their budget / low-grade PSUs, and high-end units.

 

Better to upgrade the PSU to be on the safe side...just a piece of mind.

A 450W ~ 550W will be enough for a typical gaming system paired with an RX-480.

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10 minutes ago, -rascal- said:

It's a lower tier, quite old, PSU.

You *could* use it, via a 2x 6-pin to 8-pin PCI-E adapter, but not recommended...due to it's lower build quality and age.

Seasonic is not a bad brand, but they do have their budget / low-grade PSUs, and high-end units.

 

Better to upgrade the PSU to be on the safe side...just a piece of mind.

A 450W ~ 550W will be enough for a typical gaming system paired with an RX-480.

yeah i was hoping to use the adapter till things ease up in my country due to covid and i can get it changed (plus the prices of pc components are pretty high nowadays due to a shortage of supply)

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6 hours ago, newbie900000 said:

Just got my "new" build

Yikes!

 

By "new" I guess you mean "new to you" since that PSU is an antique.

 

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20 hours ago, jonnyGURU said:

Yikes!

 

By "new" I guess you mean "new to you" since that PSU is an antique.

 

hahahaha yep its pretty new to me and sad part is i am stuck with it for a while

 

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