Gpu takes 8 pin connector psu only has a 6 pin

[caltim01]

My 500w psu has a 6 pin pci-e connector and my Rx-470 has a 8 pin conenctor. What should I do?

 

[getochkn]

Get a better PSU.

Since you only said 500w with no name brand, I assume it's probably not good. ANY decent PSU made in the last 6 years should have a 8pin at least.

 

[MeanMachine41]

My 500w psu has a 6 pin pci-e connector and my Rx-470 has a 8 pin conenctor. What should I do?

It depends on the PSU and adapting molex connections is not advisable.
List the PSU as you may require an upgrade to Fully modular, higher Wattage and better Tier rating.

 

[caltim01]

Get a better PSU.

Since you only said 500w with no name brand, I assume it's probably not good. ANY decent PSU made in the last 6 years should have a 8pin at least.

 

[weberdarren97]

Get a better PSU. The Seasonic S12ii Bronze and M12ii Bronze EVO Edition (basically modular S12ii) series are really good for budget builds.

 

[caltim01]

This came with my case as i was on a tight budget..... https://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=N82E16817152029

 

[weberdarren97]

This came with my case as i was on a tight budget..... https://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=N82E16817152029

Yeah... No. Recycle it before it burns down your house.

 

[caltim01]

This came with my case as i was on a tight budget..... https://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=N82E16817152029

Yeah... No. Recycle it before it burns down your house.

You think I should sell it to buy another?

 

[weberdarren97]

This came with my case as i was on a tight budget..... https://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=N82E16817152029

Yeah... No. Recycle it before it burns down your house.

You think I should sell it to buy another?

Sure, but I wouldn't ask more than $10 for it.

 

[caltim01]

This came with my case as i was on a tight budget..... https://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=N82E16817152029

Yeah... No. Recycle it before it burns down your house.

You think I should sell it to buy another?

Sure, but I wouldn't ask more than $10 for it.

Dumb question but i will be able to get 144 hz out of my 144hz monitor right?

 

[MeanMachine41]

This came with my case as i was on a tight budget..... https://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=N82E16817152029

That PSU is not a good unit and Raidmax don't even meet Bronze certification IMO.
Get yourself a gold certified unit from Seasonic, EVGA, Corsair or Antec.
List the rest of your system specs for suitable Wattage.

 

[weberdarren97]

This came with my case as i was on a tight budget..... https://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=N82E16817152029

Yeah... No. Recycle it before it burns down your house.

You think I should sell it to buy another?

Sure, but I wouldn't ask more than $10 for it.

Dumb question but i will be able to get 144 hz out of my 144hz monitor right?

What resolution? Older games or newer games?

 

[weberdarren97]

This came with my case as i was on a tight budget..... https://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=N82E16817152029

That PSU is not a good unit and Raidmax don't even meet Bronze certification IMO.
Get yourself a gold certified unit from Seasonic, EVGA, Corsair or Antec.
List the rest of your system specs for suitable Wattage.

I'm not trying to tell you that you're wrong, but you do realize that 80+ is only an efficiency certification and doesn't represent actual PSU quality, right? Just because it's a gold unit made by EVGA doesn't necessarily mean it's any good. This problem with the 80+ certification is why I usually just recommend individual PSUs.

 

[MeanMachine41]

This came with my case as i was on a tight budget..... https://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=N82E16817152029

That PSU is not a good unit and Raidmax don't even meet Bronze certification IMO.
Get yourself a gold certified unit from Seasonic, EVGA, Corsair or Antec.
List the rest of your system specs for suitable Wattage.

I'm not trying to tell you that you're wrong, but you do realize that 80+ is only an efficiency certification and doesn't represent actual PSU quality, right? Just because it's a gold unit made by EVGA doesn't necessarily mean it's any good. This problem with the 80+ certification is why I usually just recommend individual PSUs.

I do know what your saying and what your saying has been said many times weberdarren97. My opinion is that efficiency and quality go hand in hand. I have found that Tier ratings are very important and certainly never recommend a bronze rated unit on a decent build. Much conjecture on the subject.

 

[caltim01]

This came with my case as i was on a tight budget..... https://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=N82E16817152029

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That PSU is not a good unit and Raidmax don't even meet Bronze certification IMO.
Get yourself a gold certified unit from Seasonic, EVGA, Corsair or Antec.
List the rest of your system specs for suitable Wattage.

Cpu- fx-8320e
Gpu-rx-470
Ram-1x8gb ddr3 1330? Or something around there
Mobo: m5a97 r2.0
1tb seagate 7200rpm hdd
2x120mm and 1x140mm case fans

Its about 350w in all so i need 5-600w psu

 

[MeanMachine41]

It depends on what you want to do with your system and any future upgrades caltim01

A decent quality 500W unit as listed above would be adequate as your limited regarding any OC with your MB. Unfortunately the m5a97 r2.0 does not OC very well with an 8 core CPU due to MB VRMs. An upgrade to Crosshair V formula Z would meet OC requirement if that is your intent.

I recommend the SeaSonic X Series X650 Gold, Fully Modular as a minimum if you go that way and well priced at $100.
The PSU is the life blood of your system and should not be underestimated.