GTX 460 8 pin power instead of 6pin???

[Guest]

I have a GTX 460 but my PSU(CX430 Modular) only came with 1 6+2 pin for PCI-E. This means I can plug in the 6 and then plug in ONLY 2 of the other 6.. I bought the card on Craigslist and I just need to see the fans spin on it to make sure it isnt broken (He provided images but you must always be sure). My question is, before I can get my hands on an adapter can i try to plug it in and see if the fans will start spinning? On my GTX 660ti i remember the power plug had come loose one time and when i started it up the fans spun but it said i needed more power to supply the card, will this do the same or do i have a high chance at it malfunctioning because of the low power?? Thanks

 

[Spaniard United]

Don't plug in the +2 pins, just the 6. That being said, a single 6 pin should allow the card to power on/up, though I would certainly recommend a 2 molex -> 6 pin PCI-E adapter. Just be sure to attach the molex adapter to 2 different molex cables instead of 2 ports on the same cable.

 

[Guest]

Don't plug in the +2 pins, just the 6. That being said, a single 6 pin should allow the card to power on/up, though I would certainly recommend a 2 molex -> 6 pin PCI-E adapter. Just be sure to attach the molex adapter to 2 different molex cables instead of 2 ports on the same cable.

THanks for the reply I'll do that when i have to chance. and I'm working on getting an adapter asap

 

[nforce4max]

Upgrade your psu as a typical 460 can use 160w alone under full load. 550w 80+ bronze is just right with room to grow for a 460.

 

[JackNaylorPE]

The CX430 is from Corsair's "Builder" series, certainly not suitable for enthusiast level GPUs. Should have checked the Minimum System Requirements on nVidia's web site

http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-460/specifications

Minimum Graphics Card Power (W) = 160
Minimum System Power Requirement (W) = 450
Supplementary Power Connectors = 6-pin & 6-pin

You need a more capable PSU

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817553018
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256061
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817553020
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139050

 

[Guest]

The CX430 is from Corsair's "Builder" series, certainly not suitable for enthusiast level GPUs. Should have checked the Minimum System Requirements on nVidia's web site

http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-460/specifications

Minimum Graphics Card Power (W) = 160
Minimum System Power Requirement (W) = 450
Supplementary Power Connectors = 6-pin & 6-pin

You need a more capable PSU

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817553018
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256061
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817553020
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139050

This psu will work fine, the GTX 460 has the same power consumption of a 660ti and my old cx430 powered that and an overclocked, power hungry FX-4100.. not to mention my 660ti was also overclocked. Never underestimate the CX430 man

 

[Guest]

Don't plug in the +2 pins, just the 6. That being said, a single 6 pin should allow the card to power on/up, though I would certainly recommend a 2 molex -> 6 pin PCI-E adapter. Just be sure to attach the molex adapter to 2 different molex cables instead of 2 ports on the same cable.

Hey i plugged in half of the GPU's power and it turns on!!! It just doesnt display anything on my monitor, it stays black.. guess ill have to get a adapter to get that working