Hi, everyone!
A few days ago, I decided to upgrade my computer's GPU from the "stock" Intel HD Graphics. I found a listing online for a Radeon RX 570, but being my first time shopping for tech online, I ran into a few problems. First, my Optiplex 7010 (SFF) motherboard only manages to supply 75 Watts of power while the GPU demands 150 Watts. I did some digging around my house, and found a few PSUs that are in reasonably good condition.
My existing computer's PSU does not have any other separate cables to power other hardware, so I have to revert to Plan B: Using another PSU just to power a single component. If you're asking, no, it also does not have a 6-pin or 8-pin. I'll have to resort to using a Molex to 6-pin adapter to power it.
Now here's the million dollar question: Will the [other] PSU start up if it detects the GPU starting to demand power? I have other PSUs that I can crack open, vandalize their cables and solve my problem, but I don't really want to fry myself...
Because my PC is a SFF, space inside is at a premium. No more space to cram in the secondary PSU. I'll have to place it on a box nearby and somehow lead the wire through the back and connect it to the GPU.
A few days ago, I decided to upgrade my computer's GPU from the "stock" Intel HD Graphics. I found a listing online for a Radeon RX 570, but being my first time shopping for tech online, I ran into a few problems. First, my Optiplex 7010 (SFF) motherboard only manages to supply 75 Watts of power while the GPU demands 150 Watts. I did some digging around my house, and found a few PSUs that are in reasonably good condition.
My existing computer's PSU does not have any other separate cables to power other hardware, so I have to revert to Plan B: Using another PSU just to power a single component. If you're asking, no, it also does not have a 6-pin or 8-pin. I'll have to resort to using a Molex to 6-pin adapter to power it.
Now here's the million dollar question: Will the [other] PSU start up if it detects the GPU starting to demand power? I have other PSUs that I can crack open, vandalize their cables and solve my problem, but I don't really want to fry myself...
Because my PC is a SFF, space inside is at a premium. No more space to cram in the secondary PSU. I'll have to place it on a box nearby and somehow lead the wire through the back and connect it to the GPU.