dethfist Posted October 5, 2008 Posted October 5, 2008 Im about to grab the XFX 8800 GTX and decided to take a peek in my new rig for the power connectors . All I see are those 4 pin connectors. Do I need to get some adaptors to change the two 4 pin power connections over to the six or is there something Im missing? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARandomOWL Posted October 5, 2008 Posted October 5, 2008 What PSU do u have? It should have them connectors unless it's quite old. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dethfist Posted October 5, 2008 Posted October 5, 2008 Its a new rig , 500w Rhycom-sgt ( thats the name on the side of it the PSU. Im looking through the clear side panel and I believe I see all the cords ... And with needing two six pins the should be obvious? I hope Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARandomOWL Posted October 5, 2008 Posted October 5, 2008 Just so u know what ur looking for Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dethfist Posted October 5, 2008 Posted October 5, 2008 Just to be sure I took apart the side panel , grabbed a flashlight and followed the connections from the PSU. There are some larger 4 pins( like the ones that go to DVD drive) then there are one smaller 4 pin that is open as well. I did get a deal on this rig. Uploaded my specs thanks Rig_specs_atm.txt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSternMystic Posted October 5, 2008 Posted October 5, 2008 Fairly low amps on the 12V rail, combined with a lack of the 6-pin PCI Express molex, tells me that sucker is a fairly low quality power supply. It would be worthwhile to upgrade it, even if you decide not to upgrade to the 8800GTX. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
werty316 Posted October 5, 2008 Posted October 5, 2008 (edited) My suggestion is to pick up a good PSU. Edited October 5, 2008 by werty316 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dethfist Posted October 5, 2008 Posted October 5, 2008 Thanks fellows , I suppose before I go any further with this half-assed setup Ill head over and get a new PSU. I figure 600w should do it for any future needs. Maybe I can use the old one for my halloween robots on the front porch. (sigh) So many wires and never did a full replug. Ill do it like a tune up on my camero, one plug at a time. One last thing any suggestions on PSU. Im on a total low budget. Costly= no GPU Thanks again , been very helpful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waco Posted October 5, 2008 Posted October 5, 2008 Why would you buy an 8800GTX when you can get a 9800GT for just over $100? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARandomOWL Posted October 5, 2008 Posted October 5, 2008 I <3 my StealthXStream. But maybe u should take a look @ the Recommended PSUs List. Also remember that PSUs are probably the most overlooked component but u should never just go out & buy the cheapest one. Quality PSUs are ur friiends. Edit: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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