[SOLVED] Separate psu for only gpu

[WhiteRabbit000]

So I have a pre build hp gaming pc and was wondering if i could run my new rtx 2060 safely off of a separate psu since the psu in the system was proprietary... Id only be running like this for a week untill I've received my new mobo.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Not safely, no.

 

[WhiteRabbit000]

Not safely, no.

How high would the risk be? I mean It seems that a few people use to do it before 2017 and then after that no one did.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

High enough that I wouldn't do it. Don't do it unless you are ok damaging your PC and creating a fire hazard.

 

[Wolfshadw]

How high would the risk be? I mean It seems that a few people use to do it before 2017 and then after that no one did.

High enough that I wouldn't risk my new $300+ graphics card in the process (even before 2017).

-Wolf sends

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Can you do it? Yes. Should you? No.

Can you wrangle crocodiles since you saw someone else do it on TV? Maybe. Should you? No.

 

[WhiteRabbit000]

So its 4 pin mobo power part of the standard? It has a 4pim for cpu power then another 4 pin for mobo power.

 

[Mtop]

Video cards get power from PCI bus and also have external power.
You should never parallel (connect toegether) DC power supplies unless you know what your doing. One power supply can draw power from the other causing 1 to over current / over heat.

 

[Wolfshadw]

The standard for non-proprietary motherboards is 20+4 for the main power and a dedicated 4-pin (or 4+4 pin these days) for the CPU.

-Wolf sends

 

[WhiteRabbit000]

The standard for non-proprietary motherboards is 20+4 for the main power and a dedicated 4-pin (or 4+4 pin these days) for the CPU.

-Wolf sends

So would I have to purchase an adapter?

 

[Wolfshadw]

When it comes to power supplies, you NEVER want to use an adapter. If your current power supply doesn't have the correct cables, it should be replaced.

-Wolf sends

 

[WhiteRabbit000]

When it comes to power supplies, you NEVER want to use an adapter. If your current power supply doesn't have the correct cables, it should be replaced.

-Wolf sends

Well thats what im asking the psu i just bought is a standard 600w psu and the one in the hp is proprietary. It powers the the mobo and psu from separate 4 pin connectors. Would the standard psu be able to replace the proprietary one? After a resounding no about 2 psus i was hoping i could use the standard on this mobo.

 

[Wolfshadw]

Another resounding, "No". (sorry). Wired completely differently. Besides. In the time it takes to find order and receive an adapter, you'd have your new motherboard anyway.

-Wolf sends