Question about the absence of PCIe 6-pin in PSU.
Question about the absence of PCIe 6-pin in PSU.
Hi All,
I reviewed the threads and standard suggestions for cases without a PCI-e adapter, and the advice was to replace the PSU.
My setup is slightly different. I own an MSI B560M bazooka with an i5-11400F processor and a Gt1030 graphics card, aiming to upgrade to a GeForce GTX960.
It currently uses an Aywun A1-5000 500W PSU connected via cable sleeving.
Online listings for this PSU list features like:
> 500W, 20+4 PIN ATX with cable sleeving, 1x(P4+P4) EPS, and then 6-8x SATA and 2-3x Molex.
(https://www.jw.com.au/product/aywun-powe...-atx-white)
My unit differs in that it has:
> 500W, 20+4 PIN ATX with cable sleeving, 1x(P4+P4) EPS, followed by several SATA and Molex connections.
I’m wondering if a simple plug or cable modification inside the PSU could provide a PCI-e connection, since current models don’t support that easily.
I searched for Aywun online without success.
If you care about your setup you'd better replace this and get something reliable with a warranty lasting 7 to 10 years. The power supply doesn't even specify wattage for the 12v rail on the label, so it's hard to know exactly what it's delivering. It might have worked with a low-power graphics card like the GTX 1030, but not the GTX 960. Definitely not 500 watts—likely around half that at most.
Corsair Rmx 650w, what's the price? Do you have 960 left? What's the value in used condition? Since the Rx 580 is still available new at a reasonable price and offers significant improvement over the 1060, it's worth considering.
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Hi, thank you for your message. I already purchased the 960. I paid AUD30, which is roughly USD20. The RM650x on eBay is used and delivered for AUD109 (about USD73), or possibly a bit higher at AUD100-105 depending on the offer. The seller mentioned it was used for about a year. A new one would cost around AUD200 (USD135).
Out of curiosity, what's the benefit of the 650x compared to the 650? (I've really learned about PSU knowledge in the last hour)
It seems the connectors might be mismatched, with VGA connectors appearing as 8-pin while the side has 6-pin. Would it work to use a 6-pin cable into an 8-pin port (possibly backward compatible)? Also, the price tag is around $20, which is cheaper on Amazon at about $137. How does this compare to the Gigabyte 750W Aorus 80+ Gold Power Supply listed for $129?
Both options provide a solid 10-year warranty. While x uses Japanese capacitors and y uses Chinese ones, Japanese components have consistently been superior, though this shouldn't be a deciding factor. Psu from Bitfenix offers a 7-year warranty, which remains quite good. The Pcie 8-pin cables linked to the graphics card follow a 6+2 configuration, allowing the +2 end to remain unplugged unless your graphics card needs it. This design accommodates both cases.
Thank you for the clarification, Boju! I just noticed I could find the Gigabyte GP-UD750GM for about $115 on eBay. Is that similar?