PSU dilemma

[Red Hippopotamus]

So I have just ordered an EVGA GTX 950 SSC ACS 2.0 and just found out that it requires an 8 pin PCIE connector but I only have a 6 pin on my PSU (Don't worry, it has adequate wattage to support the card). Included in the box is a dual-molex to 8 pin connector. Should I use that or a 6 pin to 8 pin adaptor I found on eBay.

Sincerely Luke

[W-L]

So I have just ordered an EVGA GTX 950 SSC ACS 2.0 and just found out that it requires an 8 pin PCIE connector but I only have a 6 pin on my PSU (Don't worry, it has adequate wattage to support the card). Included in the box is a dual-molex to 8 pin connector. Should I use that or a 6 pin to 8 pin adaptor I found on eBay.

Sincerely Luke

 

If you have enough wattage and it's a good PSU yes you can use an adapter from 6 to 8pin which is still better than the molex connections.

[dragoon20005]

use those 6 pin to 8 pin adapters

 

 

dont use those molex to PCI-E connectors

 

 

the molex will melt and catch fire

[Red Hippopotamus]

If you have enough wattage and it's a good PSU yes you can use an adapter from 6 to 8pin which is still better than the molex connections.

My PSU is an open that came with another PC but it is rated for 400w

[Red Hippopotamus]

My PSU is an open that came with another PC but it is rated for 400w

Sorry, by open I meant OEM

[W-L]

Sorry, by open I meant OEM

That should be more than sufficient, do you happen to know what brand it is from the labeling, it can give a better idea if it's a good quality unit. Ones like Delta, Hi-Pro, and FSP are some of the best OEM's.

[Red Hippopotamus]

That should be more than sufficient, do you happen to know what brand it is from the labeling, it can give a better idea if it's a good quality unit. Ones like Delta, Hi-Pro, and FSP are some of the best OEM's.

I wouldn't know off by heart but I'll check and let u know.

[Red Hippopotamus]

That should be more than sufficient, do you happen to know what brand it is from the labeling, it can give a better idea if it's a good quality unit. Ones like Delta, Hi-Pro, and FSP are some of the best OEM's.

It says AcBel

[W-L]

It says AcBel

Yeah that's not a really good quality PSU it would be a good idea to replace it.

[Red Hippopotamus]

Yeah that's not a really good quality PSU it would be a good idea to replace it.

Do you know any really good 400w PSU's for under 20 bucks

[W-L]

Do you know any really good 400w PSU's for under 20 bucks

 

Not for that price point, you may want to look into something like a low wattage XFX, Evga or Seasonic unit.

[don_svetlio]

Do you know any really good 400w PSU's for under 20 bucks

CX430 - the only thing you can get for 20$ or less - thing is - the quality is revealed by the price. if you pay 15-20$ for a PSU expect crappy quality.