Will this GPU work on my 480W PSU?

[Ripaaur]

Will this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sapphire-Dual-X-Radeon-GDDR5-Graphics/dp/B00FL8H49Q work on my PSU: http://www.amazon.co.uk/CiT-480W-Power-Supply-Rails/dp/B002Q8HFBG - I noticed it requires 2 x 6pin PCIE connectors for it, my PSU only has 1, but can i just buy a molex or somthing?

 

[sizzling]

Edit

That is a dreadful psu

The EVGA is a good choice

 

[DonkeyOatie]

Here's the list we generally use to recommend good PSUs.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html

you should be looking to buy a Tier 1 or Tier 2 unit for the high demands of a gaming machine.

You could make that PSU fit by using Molex, but it is not built for the transient load spikes that a powerful GPU will throw at it and it is in danger of catastrophic failure.

In any case, I would want a slightly more powerful PSU; 500W+. I'd be looking in the fifty quid range.

 

[Ripaaur]

No. I would never use that PSU. You need to replace it immediately, as it is a massive fire hazard.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£38.68 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £38.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-07 14:59 GMT+0000

Edit

That is a dreadful psu

The EVGA is a good choice

Should I upgrade to this then? http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Power+Supplies/Non-Modular+650W+or+less/EVGA+500W+80+Plus+Power+Supply+(100-W1-0500-KR)+?productId=60504 I will do it if I know it will work for my MOBO. my mobo: M5A78L-M/USB3

 

[AMDThunder]

No. I would never use that PSU. You need to replace it immediately, as it is a massive fire hazard.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£38.68 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £38.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-07 14:59 GMT+0000

Edit

That is a dreadful psu

The EVGA is a good choice

Should I upgrade to this then? http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Power+Supplies/Non-Modular+650W+or+less/EVGA+500W+80+Plus+Power+Supply+(100-W1-0500-KR)+?productId=60504 I will do it if I know it will work for my MOBO. my mobo: M5A78L-M/USB3

Your link isn't working.

 

[Ripaaur]

No. I would never use that PSU. You need to replace it immediately, as it is a massive fire hazard.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£38.68 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £38.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-07 14:59 GMT+0000

Edit

That is a dreadful psu

The EVGA is a good choice

Should I upgrade to this then? http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Power+Supplies/Non-Modular+650W+or+less/EVGA+500W+80+Plus+Power+Supply+(100-W1-0500-KR)+?productId=60504 I will do it if I know it will work for my MOBO. my mobo: M5A78L-M/USB3

Your link isn't working.

Sorry, here: http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Power+Supplies/Non-Modular+650W+or+less/EVGA+500W+80+Plus+Power+Supply+(100-W1-0500-KR)+?productId=60504

 

[AMDThunder]

Still not working.

 

[Ripaaur]

Still not working.

How very strange... Let me try once more http://

 

[Math Geek]

he is trying to link to the evga 500w w1 which has 2 x 6+2 connectors and should be enough power.

this is a much better psu for a little bit more http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Power+Supplies/Non-Modular+650W+or+less/550W+XFX+Pro+Core+Edition+80PLUS+Bronze+Power+Supply+%5BP1-550S-XXB9%5D+?productId=53990

more than enough power and a quality unit for another 10 pounds

 

[DonkeyOatie]

Agreed. The EVGA W1 is not the greatest either, although better. The XFX is a good place to start.

 

[Ripaaur]

he is trying to link to the evga 500w w1 which has 2 x 6+2 connectors and should be enough power.

this is a much better psu for a little bit more http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Power+Supplies/Non-Modular+650W+or+less/550W+XFX+Pro+Core+Edition+80PLUS+Bronze+Power+Supply+%5BP1-550S-XXB9%5D+?productId=53990

more than enough power and a quality unit for another 10 pounds

It only has 1x 6-Pin tho, so it wouldn't work on the GPU i want.

 

[Math Geek]

from the specs on that page "1x 6-Pin PCI-e Power (Graphics Cards)
1x 8-Pin (6+2-Pin) PCI-e Power (Graphics Cards)"

your post says it needs 2 6 pins and it has 2 6pins the 6+2 is a 6 pin with an extra 2 pins you can use if you need it. since you won't need it, then you just use it as 2 6 pins. it is a good psu and will make your pc happier than the 500w evga w1 in the long run

 

[DonkeyOatie]

Perhaps we are talking at crossed purposes. This PSU has the connectors you need.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013

Yes, I know that's Newegg and US prices, but it's the PSU I was suggesting.

 

[Math Geek]

i never did figure out the difference between the ts and the pro core from them. your ts actually has 3 6+2 pin pcie connectors while the pro core only has a 6 pin and an 8 pin.

other than that they both have 45 amp 12v rails. i often wonder if it is a regional thing with one being a US model and the other for other parts of the world. but that might not be right either.

either way, both are a great pick for your pc and will run your system wonderfully.

 

[Ripaaur]

i never did figure out the difference between the ts and the pro core from them. your ts actually has 3 6+2 pin pcie connectors while the pro core only has a 6 pin and an 8 pin.

other than that they both have 45 amp 12v rails. i often wonder if it is a regional thing with one being a US model and the other for other parts of the world. but that might not be right either.

either way, both are a great pick for your pc and will run your system wonderfully.

http://youtubeguy The video is a guy that used the exact same PSU and GPU and his FPS on games etc is pretty good.