On one of my desktops I have the pci-e from the PSU going into one socket and then being 'split' and going into the next. Do I replicate this for the one I'm building? Or should I just do the one from the PSU and a separate one converted via molex?
If you don`t have a duplicate of that cord coming from the PSU, then you will have to use an adapter to make it up.
Most PSU`s tell you exactly how many PCI Express cables run off it.
What make and model PSU are you putting in the new build.
A manufacturer`s link please :)
And a link to the card/cards you will be installing.
The card needs 2 6 pin pci-e connectors.
That PSU only has 1, but it does say it has 6 4pin Molex connectors, I wouldn`t buy that PSU.
That is an old card
I recommend an EVGA Power Supply unit. No less then 600 watts.
http://www.evga.com/Products/ProductList.aspx?type=10
Last edited by AddRAM; 02 Apr 2015 at 02:29. Reason: Info Correction
After closer scrutiny, that PSU has 6 molex connectors.
So yes, you can use the adapter.
Last edited by AddRAM; 22 Apr 2015 at 17:47.
A proper link from Thermaltake would be better.
I`m not finding any TR2 430 Watt PSU`s there.
Thermaltake - U.S.A.
If the gfx card needs 2 * 12V 6 pin pci power connectors, get a psu that has these dedicated cables hard wired. A good quality branded 600W (or higher) device, as has been recommended. Y splitters and such are OK as a temporary bodge to hook up low power stuff (fans etc), but the yellow 12V lines carry the amps and need the correct psu.
I wouldn't use or recommend a power supply that doesn't have the proper cables that the system needs. Specially the proper cables for the video card.
No jumpers just dedicated cables.
In my opinion if a power supply that was designed to power a video card that needs 2 power connection the harness would of come with the power supply.
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