- May 20, 2012
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i just got a new power supply and graphics card, power supply - coolmax ap-450x(cx-400) and graphics - geforce 9800gtx
i don't know much about computers other than installing ram, wifi, and sound cards. the card has input for 2 6 pin PCIe power cords. my new psu has one 4 pin PCIe output, and numerous 4 pin molex i think there called (look similar to trailer light plugs). what im wondering is if they are even compatable, the graphics card needs 450 watts, but i was told 400 should be fine.
if they are compatible, would it work if i just plugged in the 4 pin to one 6 pin? it does fit.
i'm not running games or nothin, just need dual monitor for music production and djing. my monitors are 1400 x 900 (widescreen) and 12** x 1024 (4:3). so not huge res, which leads me to another ?- will i need to worry about it needing cooling if i should need the cover off to fit it in?
please explain, i'm a huge noob!
i don't know much about computers other than installing ram, wifi, and sound cards. the card has input for 2 6 pin PCIe power cords. my new psu has one 4 pin PCIe output, and numerous 4 pin molex i think there called (look similar to trailer light plugs). what im wondering is if they are even compatable, the graphics card needs 450 watts, but i was told 400 should be fine.
if they are compatible, would it work if i just plugged in the 4 pin to one 6 pin? it does fit.
i'm not running games or nothin, just need dual monitor for music production and djing. my monitors are 1400 x 900 (widescreen) and 12** x 1024 (4:3). so not huge res, which leads me to another ?- will i need to worry about it needing cooling if i should need the cover off to fit it in?
please explain, i'm a huge noob!
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