PCI-Express adapter

liquidshadow · 08-31-2005, 05:16 PM

My PSU doesn't have a 6-pin PCI-Express connector so I decided to buy a 2 4-pin molex to 6-pin PCI-e adapter. Will having the adapter decrease the performance of my 7800gtx? Would it be better buying a new PSU that has the PCI-e connector?

gamerman4 · 08-31-2005, 10:42 PM

It shouldn't lower the performance unless the PSU is old and has low amps, which in this case it wouldn't be the adapters fault. The 7800GTX is very high-end and will need a very good Power Supply.

dar2lit · 08-31-2005, 10:50 PM

I would recommed buying a new PSU. Older PSU's have lower amps and lower wattage. I am personnelly recommending a Hiper Type R 580W SLI edition or any SLI certified PSU.

**Praetor** · 09-05-2005, 10:11 AM

In fact, what PSU do you have now?

liquidshadow · 09-05-2005, 10:25 AM

i've got a ultra 600 watt +12v=29A
planning to upgrade to ASPIRE ATX-AS500-BL though. That has 34A at +12v rail!

**Archangel** · 09-05-2005, 03:03 PM

that isnt necessairy

the CPU youve got now will have no problems with a SLI setup at all

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liquidshadow Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 1,030	PCI-Express adapter My PSU doesn't have a 6-pin PCI-Express connector so I decided to buy a 2 4-pin molex to 6-pin PCI-e adapter. Will having the adapter decrease the performance of my 7800gtx? Would it be better buying a new PSU that has the PCI-e connector?

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liquidshadow Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 1,030	i've got a ultra 600 watt +12v=29A planning to upgrade to ASPIRE ATX-AS500-BL though. That has 34A at +12v rail! Last edited by liquidshadow; 09-05-2005 at 11:16 AM.

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dar2lit New Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 17	I would recommed buying a new PSU. Older PSU's have lower amps and lower wattage. I am personnelly recommending a Hiper Type R 580W SLI edition or any SLI certified PSU.

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