Power supply cable gender changer problems

[omari19]

so hey there. I have problem with power supply gender changers idk how should i fix it and can it be fixed. SO problem was that when i bought this power supply i had to make it quick and didn't check if it had 6 pin connector for graphics card and then when i realised it was late. After ireturned this thing they did add something gender changer 2 cable adapters pinned with these gender changer for 6 pin and now there is abit problem again yes i did this everything but now i don;t have enough cable adapter for my 1 fan and what can i do ? this is a screenshots

https://ibb.co/hwcfPz
https://ibb.co/fSGkre
https://ibb.co/nmWqPz

can it be fixed? help pls.

 

[1LiquidPC]

Can you provide system specs? What model PSU did you purchase? I'm guessing that by using the 2 Molex to 6pin PCI-E adapter, you caused the cable shortage. Your fan uses the same 4-pin Molex connector for power?

 

[omari19]

Can you provide system specs? What model PSU did you purchase? I'm guessing that by using the 2 Molex to 6pin PCI-E adapter, you caused the cable shortage. Your fan uses the same 4-pin Molex connector for power?

its atx550w

https://ibb.co/fSGkre this is my fan molex so yea

 

[1LiquidPC]

OK. What is the actual power supply make and model? Most likely, you would yet another adapter if you wanted the cheaper option. What connections are left available coming from your power supply? Any SATA power connections? Does your motherboard have available 3-pin fan headers? If either of these options are available, you could look into buying a basic SATA to Molex power adapter for your PSU. If connection is available on your motherboard, you could get a molex to 3-pin fan adapter.

 

[13thmonkey]

It's a really bad idea to use molex to PCI-E, the PSU just can't cope if it doesn't have PCI-E connectors.

 

[1LiquidPC]

It's true it's more a stopgap solution, but have yet to hear actual system specifications. Most likely a very basic older PSU from the pics provided. P45 chipset Core 2 Duo/Quad based from what I can tell from motherboard era. Had built a P5Q-Deluxe Q6600 setup for a family member years back.

 

[13thmonkey]

It's true it's more a stopgap solution, but have yet to hear actual system specifications. Most likely a very basic older PSU from the pics provided. P45 chipset Core 2 Duo/Quad based from what I can tell from motherboard era. Had built a P5Q-Deluxe Q6600 setup for a family member years back.

That's (somewhat counter intuitively) worse though, as the CPU's consumed more power in those days, 105W for a Q6600, for a 'period' GPU they also consume more power.

 

[1LiquidPC]

Yes, all true there. Without any further info from the OP, not sure what other advice to give them. By sounds of things, buying a more modern higher quality PSU isn't likely an options. Speaking of GPUs around that time, reminds of my 8800 GTX days They were legends at the time, lol. People say GPU prices are high now, but when I bought my first 8800 GTX in late 06, it cost me $650. Bought a second for SLI a year later. With two, I could finally "play" Crysis

 

[13thmonkey]

I had a GTO and GT at various times, very toasty

 

[1LiquidPC]

Yes, plenty of heat and power draw, but a nice gaming experience. Just hope the OP isn't trying to power a relatively power hungry GPU with that 6-pin. Hope they decide to reply back on this thread.