Missing a 8 pin connector.

[Kai_6_]

Hello,

I just bought my new GTX 780, but when I tried to install it I couldn't. I'm missing a 8 pin cable to power the GPU. I do have a single 6+2 pin, but I would need the 6 pin connector to use on the 6 pin slot... The problem is that my motherboard is using the 8 pin connector, so im left with being unable to install the GPU. I looked into buying a 8 pin to molex cable as I have 2 molex cables who are not being used, but im not sure if that would work, and i really want to know if it will, OR what my other options are.


My power supply is a HKC v-power 450 watt

My gpu is a GTX 780 DIRECT CU II OC edition from ASUS.

I don't know if i should get a new power supply, or buy the molex or try something else... I did recieve a 8 pin to 2x6 pin adapter in the box.

Another thing is that when i install the GPU my PC won't start up anymore, I think it is because of a lack of power, but Í'm not too sure about that either..

Greetings,

Kai

 

[COLGeek]

The 8-pin connector going to the motherboard is not a PCIe connector (like the one you need). Honestly, you need a new PSU.

You could try a molex to PCIe adapter cable, but your PSU really isn't sufficient in the long term.

 

[Kai_6_]

The 8-pin connector going to the motherboard is not a PCIe connector (like the one you need). Honestly, you need a new PSU.

You could try a molex to PCIe adapter cable, but your PSU really isn't sufficient in the long term.

Oh okay, thank you. Im going to try the molex to PCIe adapter cable then, and see if it works out. If it won't ill buy a new PSU.. Can you recommend me a PSU that is both good and not too pricy?

 

[COLGeek]

What is your budget and where do you live (order from on-line)?

 

[madmatt30]

Your PSU is nowhere near enough for a 780 .
Buy a new one mate , & a better quality model than a hkc too.

Minimum 40a 12v rail for a 780

 

[maxalge]

The 8-pin connector going to the motherboard is not a PCIe connector (like the one you need). Honestly, you need a new PSU.

You could try a molex to PCIe adapter cable, but your PSU really isn't sufficient in the long term.

Oh okay, thank you. Im going to try the molex to PCIe adapter cable then, and see if it works out. If it won't ill buy a new PSU.. Can you recommend me a PSU that is both good and not too pricy?

XD


if you want to keep your nice computer components dont even try to use adapters on that crap psu


wait until you get a proper unit

you want a GOOD 500w or better psu with the proper pcie cables

tier 1 or 2 model from this list:

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

 

[Kai_6_]

What is your budget and where do you live (order from on-line)?

I live in the Netherlands, and I wish to keep the price under 70-80$, preferably around the 70 mark.

 

[Kai_6_]

Your PSU is nowhere near enough for a 780 .
Buy a new one mate , & a better quality model than a hkc too.

Minimum 40a 12v rail for a 780

Okay thanks!

 

[Kai_6_]

The 8-pin connector going to the motherboard is not a PCIe connector (like the one you need). Honestly, you need a new PSU.

You could try a molex to PCIe adapter cable, but your PSU really isn't sufficient in the long term.

Oh okay, thank you. Im going to try the molex to PCIe adapter cable then, and see if it works out. If it won't ill buy a new PSU.. Can you recommend me a PSU that is both good and not too pricy?

XD


if you want to keep your nice computer components dont even try to use adapters on that crap psu


wait until you get a proper unit

you want a GOOD 500w or better psu with the proper pcie cables

tier 1 or 2 model from this list:

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

That definetely will help out. Thanks!

 

[madmatt30]

http://www.komplett.nl/product/zkb-01com/80038423/seasonic-s12ii-520-520-watt/details.aspx

 

[COLGeek]

http://www.komplett.nl/product/zkb-01com/80038423/seasonic-s12ii-520-520-watt/details.aspx

This is an excellent PSU. I have on one of my (MrsGeek's) desktops and it has been rock solid.

 

[Kai_6_]

http://www.komplett.nl/product/zkb-01com/80038423/seasonic-s12ii-520-520-watt/details.aspx

Thank you so much! I think it's going to be this one!