[SOLVED] Is it safe to use a 6 pin adapter for the RX 580 (aorus) 4gb?

[dogegeo]

so i bought a new gpu, aorus rx 580 4gb version (had a gtx 660 from palit) and i have a 6 pin adapter, is it safe to use it until my 6+2 adapter that i bought arrives?

I have a 500w PSU
and i won't use the gpu for gaming until the adapter comes, i will only use it for netflix and stuff

 

[volkgren]

I don't think the RX 580 will run with just a 6-pin connected. What are the specs of your power supply?

 

[dogegeo]

i don't really know i just know its a 500 or 550 w psu that i bought last year in July

 

[volkgren]

i don't really know i just know its a 500 or 550 w psu that i bought last year in July

All you need to power the RX 580 is a single 8-pin connector. Even if it has an 8-pin + 6-pin you don't have to use the 6-pin.

Decent 500 or 550W power supplies have at least an 8-pin (6+2-pin) PCIe power connector. If yours does not have one, then it is not recommended that you use an adapter because the power supply is not meant to provide that much power and/or the connector may not use high enough gauge wiring to handle the amount of power.

Installing a GPU without knowing the specifics about your power supply is a risky thing to do.

 

[ohiou_grad_2006]

I think I'd recommend against that configuration. I've seen where molex to sata power adapters have started a fire in a PC, actually leaving scorch marks on the inside of the case and melting the plastic connectors on the drive.

If you are ok risking your system, feel free, but a new power supply is recommended.

 

[dogegeo]

So my psu is from raidmax, a 500w psu, 22.0A, rx 500

 

[volkgren]

So my psu is from raidmax, a 500w psu, 22.0A, rx 500

22A is only 264W for +12V, which is what your CPU and GPU will use. You have effectively a 264W power supply. You better replace it if you want to use a GPU like an RX 580.

 

[dogegeo]

Guys at least for a short period of time can i use this psu with a 6+2 adapter until i buy a new one?

 

[USAFRet]

So my psu is from raidmax, a 500w psu, 22.0A, rx 500

That PSU shouldn't be used to power a desklamp, much less an RX580 through some weird adapter.

Seriously.

I'm not kidding.

 

[dogegeo]

Is this psu good? LC Power , model LC650 V1.3

 

[ohiou_grad_2006]

Never heard of that brand.....

 

[USAFRet]

Is this psu good? LC Power , model LC650 V1.3

Have a link to this particular model?

Doesn't look good. Read here:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/290727-28-power-lc6650gp3-green-power

 

[dogegeo]

what about this one Inter-Tech Argus 620W

 

[USAFRet]

what about this one Inter-Tech Argus 620W

That sounds about as cheesy as the previous 2.
Where are you on the planet that you cannot buy a good PSU? That is the one part you don't go cheap on.

 

[dogegeo]

where i live the psus are so overpriced, a used njoy 550w psu can be sold for at least $100

 

[jankerson]

where i live the psus are so overpriced, a used njoy 550w psu can be sold for at least $100

And what Country is that?

 

[dogegeo]

romania bro

 

[jankerson]

romania bro

Here is a good one for $73 US Dollars.

http://www.eurobuy.ro/en/401-up-to-550-watt/62340005-be-quiet-pure-power-11-400w-power-supplu-unit-atx-black.html

Or this one for $69

http://www.eurobuy.ro/en/401-up-to-550-watt/47612116-be-quiet-sustem-power-9-500w-500w-atx-black-power-supplu-unit.html

And 600W for $73

http://www.eurobuy.ro/en/551-up-to-750-watt/47611793-be-quiet-sustem-power-b9-600w-600w-atx-black-power-supplu-unit.html



The 600W would be the one to get.