Only got one 6 pin..

[poker1059]

So I put my 8800 GTX in my newly built , But not done yet PC, to replace the cheap Intel graphics but then I realized, my PSU only has one 6+2 pin PCI connector, With only one plugged in it still boots up and displays, but image looks fuzzy (possibly need drivers to be installed or updated) but it leaves me wondering with only one PCI connector it works, but do I need the second one and whats the second one for?

[TheKDub]

I'd say it'd be best to have both of em, if you have to, use a 2x molex to 6 pin adapter.

 

With only one 6pin power connector, I'd guess it'd crash due to a lack of power when at high load.

[poker1059]

Just now, TheKDub said:

I'd say it'd be best to have both of em, if you have to, use a 2x molex to 6 pin adapter.

Wish I had one..

[d3sl91]

6 minutes ago, poker1059 said:

So I put my 8800 GTX in my newly built , But not done yet PC, to replace the cheap Intel graphics but then I realized, my PSU only has one 6+2 pin PCI connector, With only one plugged in it still boots up and displays, but image looks fuzzy (possibly need drivers to be installed or updated) but it leaves me wondering with only one PCI connector it works, but do I need the second one and whats the second one for?

Which PSU?

 

 

[poker1059]

Just now, d3sl91 said:

Which PSU?

 

 

Rosewill ARC-450

[LoreBeast]

firstly you need more psu power on your rig to power a gpu.

use http://outervision.com/power-supply-calculator to calculate your need and if you got enough amps on your psu then just buy a molex to pci e six pin splitter

if not get a better psu

[d3sl91]

Just now, poker1059 said:

Rosewill ARC-450

You can TRY with just the one, but, likely will need both to even boot. 

[poker1059]

1 minute ago, d3sl91 said:

You can TRY with just the one, but, likely will need both to even boot. 

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With only one plugged in it still boots up and displays, but image looks fuzzy

 

[Dash Lambda]

9 minutes ago, poker1059 said:

So I put my 8800 GTX in my newly built , But not done yet PC, to replace the cheap Intel graphics but then I realized, my PSU only has one 6+2 pin PCI connector, With only one plugged in it still boots up and displays, but image looks fuzzy (possibly need drivers to be installed or updated) but it leaves me wondering with only one PCI connector it works, but do I need the second one and whats the second one for?

Is this new rig the one in your signature with a 4590? Because that chip's iGPU is actually better than an 8800 GTX.

[poker1059]

2 minutes ago, Dash Lambda said:

Is this new rig the one in your signature with a 4590? Because that chip's iGPU is actually better than an 8800 GTX.

4590 yes, A while back I had posted a topic asking if I should put in my 8800 GTX they said it'd be better than Intel graphics but at this point it seems more logical to save up for an R9 380 which only takes an 8 pin

 

[Dash Lambda]

Just now, poker1059 said:

4590 yes, A while back I had posted a topic asking if I should put in my 8800 GTX they said it'd be better than Intel graphics but at this point it seems more logical to save up for an R9 380 which only takes an 8 pin

 

Who said it would be better? Haswell iGPUs are bad, sure, but the 8800 GTX is an old card.

Granted, the difference is only slight, but still...

[poker1059]

2 minutes ago, Dash Lambda said:

Who said it would be better? Haswell iGPUs are bad, sure, but the 8800 GTX is an old card.

Granted, the difference is only slight, but still...

I understand my next question is why does an R9 380 need significantly more power than a 960? And can I get away with powering an R9 380 with a 450 watt PSU

[Dash Lambda]

1 minute ago, poker1059 said:

I understand my next question is why does an R9 380 need significantly more power than a 960? And can I get away with powering an R9 380 with a 450 watt PSU

AMD cards are known to consume a lot of power, that's just how they are.

You could get away with using that PSU, but I'd recommend making it the next upgrade on the list after the 380.

[poker1059]

Just now, Dash Lambda said:

AMD cards are known to consume a lot of power, that's just how they are.

You could get away with using that PSU, but I'd recommend making it the next upgrade on the list after the 380.

I definitely plan on Upgrading it, no doubt.