My psu only has one 6 pin + 2 pci connector

[JesseRyan]

Hello, I am doing my first pc build and i think i might have a problem... I have a 700W PSU which only has one 6 pin + 2 pci connector. I intend to run a hd 7970 and know that it requires a 8 and a 6 pin. I've heard that its possible to connect two 4 pin molex cables to an adapter which sends it to a 6 pin pci connector. Using the PSU pci connector and the 2Xmolex to 6 pin, will it be possible to run my 7970 at full power?

 

[scottiemedic]

No problem, the molex to PCI adapter were made for that and the power needed for PCI-e

 

[JesseRyan]

Thanks a lot.

 

[Silvune]

A 700W PSU with only one PCIe connector sounds a bit fishy to me. What is the make and model of the 700W PSU you have?

 

[Rugger]

+1 on fishy

 

[JesseRyan]

A 700W PSU with only one PCIe connector sounds a bit fishy to me. What is the make and model of the 700W PSU you have?

Huntkey max 700 W apfc

 

[Motopsychojdn]

Ditch it, I can only find bad comments and reviews from testers show them to be less than solid choices,
if you have the cash for a 7970 you have the cash to get a reliable Psu to power it
Moto

 

[Rugger]

Huntkey max 700 W apfc

Highly recommend upgrading your PSU to a good quality mfr. AMD recommneds a minimum 500W PSU with (1) 8-pin and (1) 6-pin power connectors. Quality PSU mfrs: Seasonic, Corsair, XFX, Antec...there are more but this is a good short list. Please see the two links in my signature a list of recommended PSUs and a PSU guide.

 

[Motopsychojdn]

your Sig's not showing Rugger,
Moto

 

[Rugger]

your Sig's not showing Rugger,
Moto

DOH!

 

[Rugger]

your Sig's not showing Rugger,
Moto

Odd...Display signature was selected but apply signature wasn't. Now both are...is it visible?

 

[Motopsychojdn]

It is now yes, sometimes Toms goes funny on Sigs
Moto

 

[Rugger]

TY