EVGA GTX 280 power question

[crpav]

I have the following system:

GIGABYTE GA-EP45T-DS3R LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Yorkfield 2.83GHz 12MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor
OCZ Platinum 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel
EVGA 01G-P3-1280-TR GeForce GTX 280 1GB 512-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16

My power supply is the following:

COOLMAX "EZ Wire" CU-600T 600W ATX Modular Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817159049

My problem is I need an 8 pin and a 6 pin PCIe power plug but only have one 6 pin from my power supply. I do have the 2 6 pin to 1 8 pin adapter as well as the 2 4 pin molex to 1 6 pin adapter. I am left needing one more 6 pin to power the 8 pin adapter. Should I just pick up another molex to 6 pin adapter and run that or just get a whole new power supply?

 

[evilsofa]

I think it's time to get a new PSU. I'm never comfortable using all those adapters on an old inefficient PSU. Go with a Corsair 550VX:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139004

It's quite a bit cheaper at buy.com, who has it for $66 after mail-in rebate:
http://www.buy.com/prod/corsair-550...power-supply-corsair/q/loc/101/205852646.html

The Corsair 550VX probably has more power than your old one, because it's >80% efficient compared to your >65% efficient PSU.

 

[magoo]

I would recommend buying a new PSU.

This would be a good choice here minimally:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005 (not modular)

If you want a bit more:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139010 (brand new gold series, modular)

I have several Corsair models from 550 to 850W and they are seriously built, quiet, and reliable.

 

[crpav]

I would recommend buying a new PSU.

This would be a good choice here minimally:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005 (not modular)

If you want a bit more:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139010 (brand new gold series, modular)

I have several Corsair models from 550 to 850W and they are seriously built, quiet, and reliable.

Thanks, I was actually looking at the Corsair 750 watt gold series modular one before you replied. Only problem is money. My wife is already a little upset at the cost to this point and I don't think I can spend anymore beyond the price of an adapter.

 

[magoo]

Well then, with the 280 you'll need a 6 pin supply and an 8 pin supply.

You CANNOT use the 8 pin that would go the the aux 12V for the CPU......it won't fit anyway.

You'll need some kind of adapter that can make an 8 pin PCI-e from two molex pins.....

Like this:http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=186&products_id=25358

 

[Mr34727]

I think it's time to get a new PSU. I'm never comfortable using all those adapters on an old inefficient PSU. Go with a Corsair 550VX:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139004

It's quite a bit cheaper at buy.com, who has it for $66 after mail-in rebate:
http://www.buy.com/prod/corsair-550...power-supply-corsair/q/loc/101/205852646.html

The Corsair 550VX probably has more power than your old one, because it's >80% efficient compared to your >65% efficient PSU.

Have this psu now, ran this setup fine-

Phenom 9950BE
8gb mushkin
Visiontek 4870x2 2gb
Raptor
dvdrw
couple case fans

 

[Crosshairs]

This is a good choice also..

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703009

 

[HardwareGuru]

All you need is this BFG-LS550 with 40A on the +12v for $60

 

[antok86]

how about a corsair 620HX? would that work?

 

[jvz555]

I have a 6pin to 8pin adapter if you need one. LMK by pm