GPU Upgrade Concerns

[ghillieguy007]

Ok, so i would like to clarify a few things before buying my new gpu.

1. my psu is this one. http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-80PLUS-Certified-ATX12V-100-W1-0430-KR/dp/B00H33SDR4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1424222931&sr=8-1&keywords=evga+430w
Because it only has 1 six pin pcie connector, can i use a splitter like this:http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-PCIEXSPLIT6-6-Inch-Express-Splitter/dp/B004NNTVT6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1424222972&sr=8-1&keywords=pcie+6+pin+splitter, to power the GTX 960? The Model is this:http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Dual-Link-Graphics-02G-P4-2966-KR/dp/B00SC6HAS4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1424223058&sr=8-1&keywords=gtx+960

 

[brik94]

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[Julius_01]

Ok, so i would like to clarify a few things before buying my new gpu.

1. my psu is this one. http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-80PLUS-Certified-ATX12V-100-W1-0430-KR/dp/B00H33SDR4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1424222931&sr=8-1&keywords=evga+430w
Because it only has 1 six pin pcie connector, can i use a splitter like this:http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-PCIEXSPLIT6-6-Inch-Express-Splitter/dp/B004NNTVT6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1424222972&sr=8-1&keywords=pcie+6+pin+splitter, to power the 960?

What GPU are you talking about? Most GPU's need a 6 and a 8 pin connector. Also if you split it i don't think it is going to deliver enough power.

Can you send your other specs?

 

[ghillieguy007]

500gb 7200rpm HDD
amd x4 750k
a88xm-a
4gb 1600 ddr3 ram
Standard Cooler
evga 430w psu
On Newegg, it says minimum required 400watts

 

[ghillieguy007]

Gtx 960

 

[brik94]

It needs an 8pin PCIE power connector

 

[Julius_01]

Ok, so i would like to clarify a few things before buying my new gpu.

1. my psu is this one. http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-80PLUS-Certified-ATX12V-100-W1-0430-KR/dp/B00H33SDR4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1424222931&sr=8-1&keywords=evga+430w
Because it only has 1 six pin pcie connector, can i use a splitter like this:http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-PCIEXSPLIT6-6-Inch-Express-Splitter/dp/B004NNTVT6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1424222972&sr=8-1&keywords=pcie+6+pin+splitter, to power the 960?

What GPU are you talking about? Most GPU's need a 6 and a 8 pin connector. Also if you split it i don't think it is going to deliver enough power.

Can you send your other specs?

Gtx 960

It needs a 8 pin power connector. You could buy this: http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-Express-Power-Adapter-PCIEX68ADAP/dp/B001TK3TJY

 

[ghillieguy007]

Oh ok, so should i be fine? Thanks in advance!

 

[nucolos]

Most gtx 960s only needs one 8 pin connector. And that splitter is not a good idea, try with one molex to pcie connector. And you will be fine with that psu and the 960, but you will be at the edge and when you want to upgrade, you will have to upgrade to psu first.

 

[Julius_01]

Oh ok, so should i be fine? Thanks in advance!

You're welcome