I just bought a new Enermax EG495AX-VE SFMA 2.0 (485 Watt) power supply. It has separate 12+ volt power rails for PCI Express. However I have a 6800GT which uses a regular molex connector. I was wondering if it was possible to convert a pci express plug back to the older molex style. I'd really prefer to have my v-card on its own separate rail. I emailed Enermax and they have yet to respond. Thanks in advance.
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PCI Express Power Plug Question
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not really its lacks the +5V
look at the wires its 3 yellow and 3 black (+12V & Ground)
with no red to be seen (+5V)
the other way round (molex to PCI-E) employs 2 molex connector to pull 3 +12V and three Grounds and doesnt employ the +5V reds
you could certainly pop the top and solder on a dediated strand
but whats recommended is just pick one of the other strands and place only your vidcard on it
look at the wires its 3 yellow and 3 black (+12V & Ground)
with no red to be seen (+5V)
the other way round (molex to PCI-E) employs 2 molex connector to pull 3 +12V and three Grounds and doesnt employ the +5V reds
you could certainly pop the top and solder on a dediated strand
but whats recommended is just pick one of the other strands and place only your vidcard on it