[SOLVED] Upgraded my gpu but...

[s60t5]

Hi, I'm trying to install a msi geforce gtx 970 4gb into my PC. After snapping it into place, I was sad to see that my psu doesn't have any 8 pin ports. I'm not sure what to do, please give me some suggestions. Here's some pictures:

I'm not experienced in building PC's so I'd like to avoid buying a new psu since I would have to connect everything.

 

[COLGeek]

Sorry, but you must replace your PSU to use the new GPU.

 

[ohio_buckeye]

Yes. Buy a better power supply. Even if you got an adapter and try to run the card anyway, you could kill the power supply and take your system including your new card with it. I once worked on a system where a molex to sata connector caught fire in a system. No kidding. Actually charred parts of the metal in the case and melted the connectors to the hard drive.

 

[s60t5]

Sorry, but you must replace your PSU to use the new GPU.

Hi and thank you for your answer! How difficult is it to install a PSU? Do you recommend a reasonable Budget friendly 600w-750w PSU ?

 

[bioax]

Hi and thank you for your answer! How difficult is it to install a PSU? Do you recommend a reasonable Budget friendly 600w-750w PSU ?

Yeah that should be enough, and get it from a reliable brand like EVGA or Corsair. Also, installing a PSU is pretty easy. The only difficult part will be disconnecting the old wires in order to take out the old psu.

 

[s60t5]

Yes. Buy a better power supply. Even if you got an adapter and try to run the card anyway, you could kill the power supply and take your system including your new card with it. I once worked on a system where a molex to sata connector caught fire in a system. No kidding. Actually charred parts of the metal in the case and melted the connectors to the hard drive.

I’m going the new PSU route . But What type of adapters would I need ? There’s so many out there it’s confusing, Just to have an idea for future reference.

 

[ohio_buckeye]

They actually make molex to pci e power connectors, or molex to sata power etc. That said, I don't necessarily recommend them for a graphics card power especially. If your power supply doesn't have the needed cabling, chances are you should be getting a new psu anyway.

 

[R_1]

Hi and thank you for your answer! How difficult is it to install a PSU? Do you recommend a reasonable Budget friendly 600w-750w PSU ?

first a word on grounding
Canned Grounding Rant-
shut down system and remove side panel. with the power cable plugged into the PSU touch a bare unpainted metal area of the case. (my favorite spot is an unpainted screw securing the PSU) once you have grounded yourself you can unplug the computers power cable from the PSU and can touch the system.
if you move your feet, or shuffle in your chair, plug in the cord, reground yourself and unplug again.
end canned rant-

changing the PSU for most cases is simple.
the short: 4 screws and the power plugs in most cases. insert the power plugs and insert 4 screws.


the more detailed: remove 3 screws securing the unit. disconnect all the power cables leading from the PSU. remove final screw and remove the PSU from the chassis. (depending on where the unit is, leaving the last screw will prevent accidental falling damage)
insert new unit and secure with all 4 screws. connect the power cables to the components. connect the power cable to the mains. turn on the computer. if all is working properly. shut down and replace the side panel. power on and enjoy the system

budget friendly go to list.
Corsair CX series with the grey label. green labeled units are a DO NOT BUY.
Seasonic S12II/M12II older platform but tried and true. do not confuse with the S12III, the 3 series/III are inferior and are also a DO NOT BUY.

 

[Mr.Spock]

some GPU's come with a Molex to PCI-E adapter, check your video card box

Hi, I'm trying to install a msi geforce gtx 970 4gb into my PC. After snapping it into place, I was sad to see that my psu doesn't have any 8 pin ports. I'm not sure what to do, please give me some suggestions. Here's some pictures:

I'm not experienced in building PC's so I'd like to avoid buying a new psu since I would have to connect everything.

replacing the PSU is fairly easy four screws attach it to the case. take a snapshot of your current connections - could help 1st timers. all the connectors are keyed so it should be really easy.

make sure you have the ATX/EPS cable attached to the motherboard as well, older setups may not have needed one

 

[Flayed]

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Power Supply: Corsair TXM Gold 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply ($84.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $84.98
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Power Supply: Corsair RMx (2018) 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $89.99
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[Flayed]

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Power Supply: Corsair CXM 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply ($69.98 @ Amazon)
Total: $69.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-12-25 07:28 EST-0500