MSI GTX 960 2GB Gaming GPU 8 pin power connection

[Zalv]

I currently have the graphics card listed in the title and my PSU only has 6 pin connections for the graphics card. The graphics card has an 8 pin connection. Is it safe to continue to run my graphics card like this or will purchasing a 6 to 8 pin adapter cable be the best bet? If curious about performance I have noticed that it can't really run League of Legends at 60+ fps constantly, but i'm not sure if that's actually a monitor issue or not. Thanks for reading

 

[Darkbreeze]

Exactly right. Plus, it doesn't have the correct cabling for your GPU card. Using molex adapters can be done, with an otherwise good unit if the unit has enough capacity, but generally speaking if the unit was capable enough it would have had the proper cabling anyhow, which is often a clue that it's not. In addition to knowing which are just crappy anyhow.

 

[Zalv]

Exactly right. Plus, it doesn't have the correct cabling for your GPU card. Using molex adapters can be done, with an otherwise good unit if the unit has enough capacity, but generally speaking if the unit was capable enough it would have had the proper cabling anyhow, which is often a clue that it's not. In addition to knowing which are just crappy anyhow.

These 2 PSU are good right? I found 'em from the list you linked.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153198
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4H81E87008&ignorebbr=1

There's a pretty different price difference between the 2 tho, why is that? They're both gold certified

 

[Darkbreeze]

Those are WAY more than you really need. Nothing wrong with a larger unit, but the GTX 960 only requires 450w and yours apparently also an 8 pin. Most 960's only need a six pin, but some have different configurations. Still, 750w would be enough to run two of those in SLI. I'd go with the unit I linked to earlier, or this, if you want a larger capacity unit in case you upgrade to a bigger or second card down the road. Those other units are just overpriced for what you're getting.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($73.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $73.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-25 22:36 EDT-0400



AND, NCIX US, which I fully trust, has an additional 30 dollar mail in rebate on that unit currently, so it only ends up costing you like 45 bucks. Very reliable unit, semi-modular, did Silver in JonnyGuru testing for efficiency even though they only list is as Bronze. 80plus efficiency is not a reliable method of determining quality anyhow so I wouldn't place too much weight on bronze, silver, gold, platinum ratings.

 

[Zalv]

Those are WAY more than you really need. Nothing wrong with a larger unit, but the GTX 960 only requires 450w and yours apparently also an 8 pin. Most 960's only need a six pin, but some have different configurations. Still, 750w would be enough to run two of those in SLI. I'd go with the unit I linked to earlier, or this, if you want a larger capacity unit in case you upgrade to a bigger or second card down the road. Those other units are just overpriced for what you're getting.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($73.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $73.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-25 22:36 EDT-0400



AND, NCIX US, which I fully trust, has an additional 30 dollar mail in rebate on that unit currently, so it only ends up costing you like 45 bucks. Very reliable unit, semi-modular, did Silver in JonnyGuru testing for efficiency even though they only list is as Bronze. 80plus efficiency is not a reliable method of determining quality anyhow so I wouldn't place too much weight on bronze, silver, gold, platinum ratings.

Hmm might go with the EVGA one if I want to join the PC Master Race lol

 

[Darkbreeze]

The EVGA B2, G2 and P2 series units are made by Super Flower, and are based off the Golden Green and Leadex platforms. Very reliable, very time proven units. Generally less expensive than competing models as well.

 

[Darkbreeze]

It is, apparently, running in a less common method known as Flex mode. AMD has an equivalent technology named something else, but working the same. I've not encountered this much and usually your POST screen during boot or CPU-Z will report flex type modes, not report it as dual channel, but apparently in this case it's the only explanation. This should clarify things a bit. It's still not "dual channel" per se, but it's better than single channel. Full, true dual channel would still be better, but since it's working, if it ain't broke......



http://www.avadirect.com/forum/Message/89-Single-Channel-Dual-Channel-and-Flex-Channel-RAM/