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Can this PSU power a RX 580?

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I got this old FX series (Acer) desktop laying around with an intel 17-2600k so I'd like to use my RX 580 8GB with it, but the power supply only has 2x 6 pin PCi-e connectors, and not one 8 pin. Is it ok to use with an adapter?

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Looks like a pretty cheap PSU but the RX 580 doesn't consume that much power so if I'm reading this label right this is a 750 watt PSU so even paired with a modern 8700K it should be more than enough even when overclocked. Adapters are fine too but try not to use them if you can avoid it but if you can't it won't really hurt anything other than efficiency.

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That PSU seems a little old. I'd replace it regardless of how good it is because Acer doesn't warranty it anymore, I'm certain.

 

A Corsair TX550M is often found for cheap and would work fine.

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Just curious why do you think it's not as good, name brand? It has a minimum of 18.0A on 12V rail, isn't that good?

 

All PSUs (low end, priced similarly to high end ones) I've been looking at are $100 + (Canadian) even that TX550M.

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I) Coolermaster H500 no suffix - if 200mm fans are your thing

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I) Corsair Carbide 100R - Suitable for low end builds

 

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I) NZXT S340/Elite, H500, H440 (everything except the H700) Reason: Poor airflow
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10 hours ago, Gedgn said:

I got this old FX series (Acer) desktop laying around with an intel 17-2600k so I'd like to use my RX 580 8GB with it, but the power supply only has 2x 6 pin PCi-e connectors, and not one 8 pin. Is it ok to use with an adapter?

No, that is old. Around 10 Years, almost. I think

So with that said, you should replace it.

10 hours ago, Crunchy Dragon said:

I would not trust that unit with a good dedicated GPU, with or without PCIe adapters.

I wouldn't even trust ith without GPU, except its some system that has no worth ie LGA775...

10 hours ago, Kilobytez95 said:

Looks like a pretty cheap PSU but the RX 580 doesn't consume that much power so if I'm reading this label right this is a 750 watt PSU so even paired with a modern 8700K it should be more than enough even when overclocked. Adapters are fine too but try not to use them if you can avoid it but if you can't it won't really hurt anything other than efficiency.

no, it does not.

Its a normal Standard OEM PSU.

Its just a bit on the older side


And the Age is the Problem...

9 hours ago, Gedgn said:

Just curious why do you think it's not as good, name brand? It has a minimum of 18.0A on 12V rail, isn't that good?

 

All PSUs (low end, priced similarly to high end ones) I've been looking at are $100 + (Canadian) even that TX550M.

That's not the Problem. 
The age is. 

FSP is a rather reputable manufacturer with a wide variety of PSU...

 

 

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