[SOLVED] 2 molex to 8pin safe?

[Usisgdu]

Just bought a rx 5500xt which requires an 80in. I previously had a gtx 1050ti which required no power connector. I'm thinking about buying a dual molex to 8pin but is it safe?

 

[Usisgdu]

Just bought a rx 5500xt which requires an 80in. I previously had a gtx 1050ti which required no power connector. I'm thinking about buying a dual molex to 8pin but is it safe?
I have a generic 500w psu, cant afford to upgrade it atm.

 

[USAFRet]

Just bought a rx 5500xt which requires an 80in. I previously had a gtx 1050ti which required no power connector. I'm thinking about buying a dual molex to 8pin but is it safe?

"but is it safe?"

No. Molex is not meant to provide power to a GPU.
If your PSU does not have the proper connectors for your new GPU...you need a new PSU.

 

[Usisgdu]

"but is it safe?"

No. Molex is not meant to provide power to a GPU.
If your PSU does not have the proper connectors for your new GPU...you need a new PSU.

Ok thank you

 

[Usisgdu]

"but is it safe?"

No. Molex is not meant to provide power to a GPU.
If your PSU does not have the proper connectors for your new GPU...you need a new PSU.

Is it possible I use it for now without the 8pin but I lower the voltage in msi afterburner? Or would that not work

 

[USAFRet]

Is it possible I use it for now without the 8pin but I lower the voltage in msi afterburner? Or would that not work

No, don't do this.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

What is the make and model of your PSU?

 

[jonnyguru]

Just bought a rx 5500xt which requires an 80in. I previously had a gtx 1050ti which required no power connector. I'm thinking about buying a dual molex to 8pin but is it safe?

No. No no no no.... Lord no.

What is your PSU? Is it a modular PSU that is missing the PCIe cable(s) or is just a cheap piece of garbage that didn't come with PCIe cables and therefore shouldn't be used to power a $200 graphics card?

 

[Usisgdu]

No. No no no no.... Lord no.

What is your PSU? Is it a modular PSU that is missing the PCIe cable(s) or is just a cheap piece of garbage that didn't come with PCIe cables and therefore shouldn't be used to power a $200 graphics card?

Ok, I will try to fund for a new psu lol, I have £35 to spend

 

[jonnyguru]

Ok, I will try to fund for a new psu lol, I have £35 to spend

That's not enough to buy a PSU that's not a bomb.

 

[Usisgdu]

That's not enough to buy a PSU that's not a bomb.

I just bought one of ebay for 35 bucks, the reviews on it are good... My friend has the same one and he had no problem, should I cancel the order and wait to get another or stick with it? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/192238775946

 

[jonnyguru]

I just bought one of ebay for 35 bucks, the reviews on it are good... My friend has the same one and he had no problem, should I cancel the order and wait to get another or stick with it? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/192238775946

What reviews?!?!

That thing looks horrible. "Builder" is not a brand.

 

[Usisgdu]

What reviews?!?!

That thing looks horrible. "Builder" is not a brand.

The reviews on ebay I meant, sorry for the misinformation

 

[USAFRet]

The reviews on ebay I meant, sorry for the misinformation

ebay? hahahahaha
Those aren't "reviews".

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Used google images to reverse search using the photo. Looks to be an
Xclio 700W BUILDER Fully Wired ATX PSU
You got a bad deal, scan has the same PSU for 25 pounds. 😆

CCL has the exact same PSU labeled as "Generic"
https://www.cclonline.com/product/3...c-Builder-700W-ATX-Power-Supply-Unit/PSU1752/

Looks like a piece of junk. Claims to be 80+ on scan but yet has a max efficiency of 70%, and that's on 230v even.

Has 48a on the 12v rail. So it's overrated and is not a 700w PSU, though 48a isn't too bad. And it also at least has a PCIe 8 pin, though a "700w" PSU should have 4 of them...

I wouldn't touch that with a 39 and a half foot pole.

 

[jonnyguru]

The reviews on ebay I meant, sorry for the misinformation

OMG.. You made such a mistake. Why didn't you ask for advice on what to get here before pulling the trigger?

 

[jonnyguru]

Used google images to reverse search using the photo. Looks to be an
Xclio 700W BUILDER Fully Wired ATX PSU
You got a bad deal, scan has the same PSU for 25 pounds. 😆

CCL has the exact same PSU labeled as "Generic"
https://www.cclonline.com/product/3...c-Builder-700W-ATX-Power-Supply-Unit/PSU1752/

Looks like a piece of junk. Claims to be 80+ on scan but yet has a max efficiency of 70%, and that's on 230v even.

Has 48a on the 12v rail. So it's overrated and is not a 700w PSU, though 48a isn't too bad. And it also at least has a PCIe 8 pin, though a "700w" PSU should have 4 of them...

I wouldn't touch that with a 39 and a half foot pole.

Of course that's at 230V. The damn thing can't even support any lower voltages. And while it says it can do 48A on the +12V (600W), I bet even that is at 25°C with the fan running full tilt.

And note the (lack of) certifications. Self decleration CE and RoHS compliance. No CB. Not TÜV. No UL. No FCC.

The UK split from the EU just so they could legally sell this garbage???

 

[Usisgdu]

Of course that's at 230V. The damn thing can't even support any lower voltages. And while it says it can do 48A on the +12V (600W), I bet even that is at 25°C with the fan running full tilt.

And note the (lack of) certifications. Self decleration CE and RoHS compliance. No CB. Not TÜV. No UL. No FCC.

The UK split from the EU just so they could legally sell this garbage???

Should I cancel the order if it hadn't been shipped yet and try to buy this one?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aero-Coo...brand=AeroCool&_trksid=p2332490.c101103.m3021, the only problem is I'm on a super tight budget and I'm unsure if I can squeeze that in

 

[DSzymborski]

Should I cancel the order if it hadn't been shipped yet and try to buy this one?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aero-Cool-Integrator-500W-Power-Supply-80-Plus/111670862347?_trkparms=aid=1110011&algo=HOMESPLICE.DISCLISTINGS&ao=1&asc=225120&meid=a3179403b18d4231803714c21101001f&pid=101103&rk=1&rkt=12&mehot=pp&sd=192238775946&itm=111670862347&pmt=1&noa=0&pg=2332490&algv=default&brand=AeroCool&_trksid=p2332490.c101103.m3021, the only problem is I'm on a super tight budget and I'm unsure if I can squeeze that in

No, don't buy this one either.

Save until you have a proper PSU. The budget for a safe PSU for a GPU, is the prerequisite for buying the GPU. You're buying the sports car and asking if you can skip on the car insurance and maintenance. The proper PSU for what you do is the most important part of a PC, not an afterthought. First you budget the proper equipment for what you want to do and then you get the fun stuff.

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This is the least you can get away with.

 

[hirusha.adikari]

at least buy a 750W power supply. ( if you have more hdds or ssds, then you can use it without any problem / but if you have around 8 hdds or ssds, try something like 850W )

 

[jonnyguru]

at least buy a 750W power supply. ( if you have more hdds or ssds, then you can use it without any problem / but if you have around 8 hdds or ssds, try something like 850W )

He doesn't need anywhere NEAR 750W!!!!!!

He could use a GOOD 450W.

 

[hirusha.adikari]

He doesn't need anywhere NEAR 750W!!!!!!

He could use a GOOD 450W.

well, he has can upgrade freely ( and i said that by guessing his cpu and no. of hard disks and ssds he have )

 

[Lutfij]

^ I would highly suggest that you bring up to speed with what is necessary in a system in terms of PSU's before you make a suggestion. Misinformation is the primary reason people end up buying the wrong things for the right work.

 

[Usisgdu]

I have an i5 4th gen and 8gb ram, 500gb hdd and a 240gb ssd.

 

[Usisgdu]

^ I would highly suggest that you bring up to speed with what is necessary in a system in terms of PSU's before you make a suggestion. Misinformation is the primary reason people end up buying the wrong things for the right work.

The problem is I only have 30 bucks to spend, I'm on a super tight budget and I need to use the pc asap