PSU + 260 GTX Power Issues

[Nexen]

It seems my Power Supply only has 1 PCI-E 6 pin connector and a 12V 4 pin connector. The 4 pin 12v connector wont work in the 260 GTX will it? Also, that 4 pin connector is currently plugged into my mobo. Am I going to need to buy a 4 pin to 6 pin pci-e cable converter like (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...E16812201004)?

MY PSU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817148045

My MOBO
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813500019

Recently acquired Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814143198

 

[BFG10K]

Moved to PSU forum.

Super Moderator BFG10K.

 

[pugh]

Upgrade that power supply.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256061

 

[sangyup81]

hmmmm which of the 12v rails goes to the GPU and does it share with anything else?

12v x 18amp = 216w
12v x 20amp = 240w

GTX 260 has a TDP of 206w

let me take a look online to see which rail gets the PCI-E connector

 

[sangyup81]

seems like Apevia does not have a good reputation on hardwaresecrets.com and that's probably why your particular PSU wasn't reviewed

are you overclocking your CPU? try to get a power supply that can do about double of the watts you'll need for best efficiency

 

[BoomerD]

Apevia (aspire) sells junk power supplies...one of the worst brands on the market today... NONE of their OEM's are considered "Good" power supply companies...

Apevia/Aspire http://apevia.com

OEM: Deer
Turbolink ATX-CW500WP4 ~NG
Aqua ATX-AQ700W ~44A
OEM: Youngyear
Concord ATX-MR500W ~23A
See-Through ATX-AS500W ~23A
Tri-Fan ATX-AS520W ~25A
Chameleon ATX-AS550W ~27A
Dark Side ATX-AS600W ~25A
Beastw/PFC ATX-PFC680W ~27A
Beast ATX-AS680W ~27A
Iceberg IB680W ~27A
Quartz ATX-LCD650W ~25A
Quartz ATX-LCD750W ~33A
OEM: Wintech
Java WIN-500XSPX ~26A
Warlock ATX-WA750W ~48A
Warlock ATX-WA900W ~59A
Warlock ATX-WA1100W ~75A

Throw that thing in the trash can and buy a quality power supply before it melts down and takes your expensive components with it.

 

[Nexen]

The thing is, i don't particularly want to spend more money on this computer. It started off as a dead desktop that I brought back to life. I'm basically just wanting to know if that cable converter will suffice? I've read a few threads mentioning it will work and just wanted more people's input. I also knew that this psu wasnt that good, but at the time I was reviving this desktop, it was the best deal.

 

[sangyup81]

if you don't want to spend any money, do you have a second power supply lying around? you could use it to help out your first power supply with the video card

 

[BoomerD]

The thing is, i don't particularly want to spend more money on this computer. It started off as a dead desktop that I brought back to life. I'm basically just wanting to know if that cable converter will suffice? I've read a few threads mentioning it will work and just wanted more people's input. I also knew that this psu wasnt that good, but at the time I was reviving this desktop, it was the best deal.

Yes, a 4-pin molex to Pci-E adapter will work...or should.

 

[Nexen]

Ok update: I got it working with the converter cable. HOWEVER, now I think my PSU gives out the "fresh electronics/possibly burned wire?" smell -.- It's running fine right now, but I'm wondering if my PSU is about to die? I've tried blowing it out and removing all the dust after waiting 10+ minutes with it completely powered off.

 

[BoomerD]

Like I said originally...throw that piece of crap in the trash and replace it with a quality power supply. You can get some very good units for less than $50 that will do much better than the Apevia ever could.

Right now, you can get the Antec Earthwatts 650 Green for $39 after rebate:
(with free shipping)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc..._-17371044-L0B

While that's a Delta build, not a Seasonic build, it's still 100 times better than anything sold with the Apevia brand name.