[SOLVED] two 4pin connectors as an 8pin connector

[nixu04]

I am going to buy an Asus Strix gtx 970 and it has an 8pin connector and i was wondering if i can use two 4pin connectors as an 8pin connetor. I have a 4pin and a 4+2pin connector in my psu. My psu is a no name 500w.

 

[rgd1101]

Get a better psu

 

[Barty1884]

4 and 4+2? That must be built for a proprietary board. Those are not ATX standard connectors.
Given that, and the fact it's a no-name unit.... I'd have to say no. You should be looking at a new, quality PSU and, if the board uses proprietary connections, you'll need adapters to the board too.

 

[nixu04]

Get a better psu

I dont have money to get a better psu im going to upgrade everything but my gpu after summer when i get money.

 

[Barty1884]

I dont have money to get a better psu im going to upgrade everything but my gpu after summer when i get money.

Then you shouldn't be looking at a 970.
Maybe consider a PCIe powered card, like a 1050TI or similar. I wouldn't be comfortable adapting off of a 'no-name' PSU with proprietary connections.

 

[SkyNetRising]

My psu is a no name 500w.

Can you show photo of printed label on your PSU?
(upload to imgur.com and post link)

Chances are - your psu is incapable of supporting GTX 970. You may end up killing your entire pc, if you try to run GTX 970 with that PSU.

 

[nixu04]

Then you shouldn't be looking at a 970.
Maybe consider a PCIe powered card, like a 1050TI or similar. I wouldn't be comfortable adapting off of a 'no-name' PSU with proprietary connections.

Nevermind im just an idiot i just double checked and it has an 6+2 and a 6pin connector.

 

[nixu04]

Can you show photo of printed label on your PSU?
(upload to imgur.com and post link)

Chances are - your psu is incapable of supporting GTX 970. You may end up killing your entire pc, if you try to run GTX 970 with that PSU.

https://imgur.com/a/ma2p8t0

View: https://imgur.com/a/ma2p8t0
Sorry im an idiot. Im so embarrased rn.

 

[nixu04]

Im so sorry for wasting ur guys time.

 

[SkyNetRising]

PSU specs look ok. I think, it can support gtx 970 (barely).
Just don't do any overclocking.

 

[Barty1884]

Looks like the PS-7501-5 is the same PSU that shipped with the Acer Predator G3-710 (i5-7400 and a GTX 1070), so it should be fine actually.

IIRC, the TDp for a 1070 is slightly higher than a 970.

 

[nixu04]

Looks like the PS-7501-5 is the same PSU that shipped with the Acer Predator G3-710 (i5-7400 and a GTX 1070), so it should be fine actually.

IIRC, the TDp for a 1070 is slightly higher than a 970.

Next is fitting it in when i actually get it in 6 or 7 days.

 

[nixu04]

PSU specs look ok. I think, it can support gtx 970 (barely).
Just don't do any overclocking.

Wasnt planning on overclocking since its a factory overclocked gpu.