Molex to 6 pin pcie. GTX980 Asus Strix

[interference]

Quick question, is it dangerous to connect a molex to 6 pin pcie to my new GPU, i have turbo x 650w value series power supply, but it have only 1 6+2 pin pcie, and i need 6-pin + 8-pin for the 980 Strix.So can i get that 6 pin with a molex connector or its too dangerous?

 

[clutchc]

That must be a cheap over-rated 650W PSU if it only has a single 6+2 pin PCI connector. That is usually a sign it can't handle the extra load that having a 2nd PCI cable would require. I would recommend against it. It may work, but the longevity of the PSU will suffer, performance may be lower (voltage drop, ripple, etc), and worse case; it may die a catastrophic death taking out other components with it.

But if you can post a pic of the PSU nameplate, I can give a better judgement.

 

[interference]

That must be a cheap over-rated 650W PSU if it only has a single 6+2 pin PCI connector. That is usually a sign it can't handle the extra load that having a 2nd PCI cable would require. I would recommend against it. It may work, but the longevity of the PSU will suffer, performance may be lower (voltage drop, ripple, etc), and worse case; it may die a catastrophic death taking out other components with it.

But if you can post a pic of the PSU nameplate, I can give a better judgement.

Here you go my friend:

 

[clutchc]

Yeah, that definitely is NOT a 650W PSU with 2 x tiny +12V rails rated for 18a each. Closer to a 300-350W Unit in spite of the label. It shouldn't even have a single 6-pin. I'd be surprised if the GTX 980 would even boot with it. Please don't use that PSU with the GTX 980.

 

[interference]

Yeah, that definitely is NOT a 650W PSU with 2 x tiny +12V rails rated for 18a each. Closer to a 300-350W Unit in spite of the label. It shouldn't even have a single 6-pin. I'd be surprised if the GTX 980 would even boot with it. Please don't use that PSU with the GTX 980.

Really, oh lel, i will go get a new PSU then... thanks for the info , so there is no need even to try working with that PSU?

 

[clutchc]

Yeah, that definitely is NOT a 650W PSU with 2 x tiny +12V rails rated for 18a each. Closer to a 300-350W Unit in spite of the label. It shouldn't even have a single 6-pin. I'd be surprised if the GTX 980 would even boot with it. Please don't use that PSU with the GTX 980.

Really, oh lel, i will go get a new PSU then... thanks for the info , so there is no need even to try working with that PSU?

Only at your own risk. There are some really good low cost PSUs available now. $50

 

[interference]

Yeah, that definitely is NOT a 650W PSU with 2 x tiny +12V rails rated for 18a each. Closer to a 300-350W Unit in spite of the label. It shouldn't even have a single 6-pin. I'd be surprised if the GTX 980 would even boot with it. Please don't use that PSU with the GTX 980.

Really, oh lel, i will go get a new PSU then... thanks for the info , so there is no need even to try working with that PSU?

Only at your own risk. There are some really good low cost PSUs available now. $50

Can you suggest me some, are these good

1. http://www.pcgarage.ro/surse/segotep/sg-d600scr/
2. https://www.emag.bg/zahranvasht-blok-segotep-500w-80-plus-gold-atx-2-31-pfc-activ-gp600g/pd/DNVDZMBBM/
3. https://www.emag.bg/zahranvasht-blok-approx-app650-650w-atx-14cm-app650ps/pd/DKJQ4DBBM/

 

[clutchc]

Ah. I see you're not US based. I can't read Cyrillic, so I don't know where to find the specs for them. Do you have access to Seasonic, Corsair, Antec, FSP, Evga, XFX, PC Power and Cooling... anything like that?

 

[interference]

Ah. I see you're not US based. I can't read Cyrillic, so I don't know where to find the specs for them. Do you have access to Seasonic, Corsair, Antec, FSP, Evga, XFX, PC Power and Cooling... anything like that?

Yes, send me everything you want , we have everything in my country i will find it don't worry , send me some PSU's.

 

[clutchc]

Ah. I see you're not US based. I can't read Cyrillic, so I don't know where to find the specs for them. Do you have access to Seasonic, Corsair, Antec, FSP, Evga, XFX, PC Power and Cooling... anything like that?

Yes, send me everything you want , we have everything in my country i will find it don't worry , send me some PSU's.

Here are some better quality 550W - 650W PSUs ranked in order of cost (here in US). I wouldn't go any lower than 550W with that GTX 980. But anything over 650W is going to be overkill.

Edit: for some reason when I re-click on my link, Newegg sends me to a "check if I'm a robot" sign in page. Let me know if you are having problems with the link.

 

[Susquehannock]

Looks like a 650w PSU to me. Just one that is heavy on the 3.3 volt rail. Typical of older designs. Newer systems rely more on 12 volts. In any even, using a 4-pin molex to 6-pin PCIe is a very bad idea. Would overload that single 12 wire for sure. Get one of the recommended PSU above and you will be golden.

 

[interference]

Ah. I see you're not US based. I can't read Cyrillic, so I don't know where to find the specs for them. Do you have access to Seasonic, Corsair, Antec, FSP, Evga, XFX, PC Power and Cooling... anything like that?

Yes, send me everything you want , we have everything in my country i will find it don't worry , send me some PSU's.

Here are some better quality 550W - 650W PSUs ranked in order of cost (here in US). I wouldn't go any lower than 550W with that GTX 980. But anything over 650W is going to be overkill.

Edit: for some reason when I re-click on my link, Newegg sends me to a "check if I'm a robot" sign in page. Let me know if you are having problems with the link.

Can a 550W PSU run, i7 4790K / 980 Strix / 16GB ram 2400mhz, two 2TB HDD's, 500GB SSD, and a couple of fans? Because i am thinking to get a 550W Corsair semi Modular Power Supply, 80+ Gold Certified https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-CS550M-Modular-Supply-Certified/dp/B00GH9NA6O , is it a good choice ?

 

[Decends]

Nay. Try to find a RMx or RMi line of PSU's if you choose corsair for your PSU brand.

 

[interference]

Nay. Try to find a RMx or RMi line of PSU's if you choose corsair for your PSU brand.

A friend can give me his ATX Corsair TX650W V2 80 PLUS BRONZE, is it good?
- +3,3V: 25A
- +5V: 25A
- +12V: 53A
- -12V: 0,5A
- 5V Stand By: 3A

 

[Susquehannock]

A friend can give me his ATX Corsair TX650W V2 80 PLUS BRONZE, is it good?

No. The VS series is worst of the Corsair line.

 

[clutchc]

Can a 550W PSU run, i7 4790K / 980 Strix / 16GB ram 2400mhz, two 2TB HDD's, 500GB SSD, and a couple of fans? Because i am thinking to get a 550W Corsair semi Modular Power Supply, 80+ Gold Certified https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-CS550M-Modular-Supply-Ce... , is it a good choice ?

A friend can give me his ATX Corsair TX650W V2 80 PLUS BRONZE, is it good?
- +3,3V: 25A
- +5V: 25A
- +12V: 53A
- -12V: 0,5A
- 5V Stand By: 3A

The 550W Corsair above will be OK as long as you don't OC anything. The 650W Corsair would be better with its stronger 53amp/638Watt +12v rail. You can safely OC with that one.

 

[interference]

Alright guys, thanks for all the answers, and taking care of me, i will get one of these two...

1. EVGA 100-N1-0650-L1 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply - https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16817438106
2. EVGA 600 B1 100-B1-0600-KR 80+ BRONZE 600W - https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438014

 

[clutchc]

Alright guys, thanks for all the answers, and taking care of me, i will get one of these two...

1. EVGA 100-N1-0650-L1 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply - https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16817438106
2. EVGA 600 B1 100-B1-0600-KR 80+ BRONZE 600W - https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438014

The 100-N1-0650-L1 has the stronger +12V rail. But either one will work.