F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Yes, it is possible.

Yes, it is possible.

Yes, it is possible.

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Savage_Pig
Member
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11-02-2016, 01:48 PM
#1
The SATA power from the hard drive is not designed for a GPU connection. You can't safely plug in a GPU power adapter into it.
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Savage_Pig
11-02-2016, 01:48 PM #1

The SATA power from the hard drive is not designed for a GPU connection. You can't safely plug in a GPU power adapter into it.

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noaskills_69
Member
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11-02-2016, 04:03 PM
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The SATA port you highlighted isn't just passive—it actually supplies power to the SSD. One SATA connector is limited to about 40 watts, though they claim up to 55 watts officially. A 6-pin PCIe connector must deliver up to 75 watts for a video card, while an 8-pin needs 150 watts. To meet these requirements, you'd need an adapter with two SATA ports on one side and a 6-pin PCIe connector on the other.
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noaskills_69
11-02-2016, 04:03 PM #2

The SATA port you highlighted isn't just passive—it actually supplies power to the SSD. One SATA connector is limited to about 40 watts, though they claim up to 55 watts officially. A 6-pin PCIe connector must deliver up to 75 watts for a video card, while an 8-pin needs 150 watts. To meet these requirements, you'd need an adapter with two SATA ports on one side and a 6-pin PCIe connector on the other.

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iberius13
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11-05-2016, 09:41 AM
#3
Yes, the connection can vary.
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iberius13
11-05-2016, 09:41 AM #3

Yes, the connection can vary.

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mkelton19
Junior Member
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11-06-2016, 12:54 AM
#4
This ?
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mkelton19
11-06-2016, 12:54 AM #4

This ?

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Fireryan1
Member
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11-13-2016, 11:25 AM
#5
The Molex connector you mentioned fits two SATA drives. You need something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Express-Molex-Pow...215&sr=8-2 I prefer a PSU with the right connectors. If it lacks them, it probably isn't powerful enough from the start.
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Fireryan1
11-13-2016, 11:25 AM #5

The Molex connector you mentioned fits two SATA drives. You need something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Express-Molex-Pow...215&sr=8-2 I prefer a PSU with the right connectors. If it lacks them, it probably isn't powerful enough from the start.

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Spunjy
Junior Member
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11-13-2016, 07:26 PM
#6
Your graphics card is present but inactive. Could you clarify why? Share your system details and the hardware you have.
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Spunjy
11-13-2016, 07:26 PM #6

Your graphics card is present but inactive. Could you clarify why? Share your system details and the hardware you have.

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XenkerPT
Member
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11-14-2016, 02:16 AM
#7
Not sure about the PSU. AMD Ryzen 5 3400G paired with Radeon Vega and Palit GeForce GTX 1650 Gaming Pro with 4096MB GDDR6 memory.
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XenkerPT
11-14-2016, 02:16 AM #7

Not sure about the PSU. AMD Ryzen 5 3400G paired with Radeon Vega and Palit GeForce GTX 1650 Gaming Pro with 4096MB GDDR6 memory.

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FrancisDragon
Member
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11-15-2016, 04:07 PM
#8
It seems you're facing some challenges with your setup. Without two free SATA power cables, installing a PSU might be tricky. For a GPU choice, consider what you need—budget, compatibility, and performance. Look into mid-range options that fit your system requirements.
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FrancisDragon
11-15-2016, 04:07 PM #8

It seems you're facing some challenges with your setup. Without two free SATA power cables, installing a PSU might be tricky. For a GPU choice, consider what you need—budget, compatibility, and performance. Look into mid-range options that fit your system requirements.

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derk4321
Senior Member
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11-22-2016, 08:45 PM
#9
Just check the source or ask for assistance. It's simple once you focus and take your time.
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derk4321
11-22-2016, 08:45 PM #9

Just check the source or ask for assistance. It's simple once you focus and take your time.

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FieryInferno
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11-24-2016, 01:57 AM
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The machine shows 1650 but isn't connected to power.
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FieryInferno
11-24-2016, 01:57 AM #10

The machine shows 1650 but isn't connected to power.

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