PNY 8800GT question

daveb1234 · 02-09-2008, 12:45 PM

Hello,
I just bought a PNY 8800GT. I opened up my case and replaced my old videocard with the new. The new card came with a cable to be connected to the power supply. The cable has one connection (for the card) on one side and two connections ( for the power supply) on the other. My computer only has one available cable coming from the power supply( 600 watt) to connect to the graphics card. I connected the one cable, and the graphic card works great. Will I run into trouble if the other cable isn't connected to anything? Thanks in advance for any help.
DB

scapedriver · 02-09-2008, 01:21 PM

no problems without it connected.

**emosun** · 02-09-2008, 01:51 PM

Welcome to tsf daveb1234. I'm sure you a talking about the dual molex to 6 or 8 pin adapter. If you can you SHOULD connect both molex ends on the adapter so that the 8800 can get the most current flowing.

daveb1234 · 02-09-2008, 02:00 PM

thanks for the help.
Any suggestions on getting both connected if there is only one connection available? is there a way to make another connection to the power supply?(that a novice could handle)

**1 g0t 0wn3d** · 02-09-2008, 02:04 PM

What power supply do you have? a molex y splitter would do the job

Thimble · 02-09-2008, 02:11 PM

is this the card you own? http://www2.pny.com/8800-GT-512MB-PC...P2562C269.aspx

if so, the best possible situation is to have a 6pin 12v PCI-E connector running from the PSU straight to your video card. it's actually ideal if you don't use the adapter.

ameycooldude · 08-07-2008, 01:13 PM

I'm having umax smps 450watt
i hv currently got new motherboard of msi p7n sli platinum with q6600 quad core n 250gb sata hdd n 2*1gb ddr2 corsair ram n 3extra fans for cooling n with msi 8800gt-oc 512mb pci ex card n DVD writer lg

is my smps sufficient ?????

my motherboard has 8 pin for power 12v but i'll be using 4 pin for same as my dealer said no problems....

the cord came with video card ....
The cable has one connection (for the card) on one side and two connections ( for the power supply) on the other
do i have 2 connect both molex ends 4 optimal performance??
one of the fans r having molax with both types(male & female) can i use the port for hdd?

**emosun** · 08-07-2008, 02:02 PM

A umax 450w is not a good powersupply at all. Its not powerfull enough and not good quality.

Get a 650w or higher psu with 26amps or higher on the 12v rail. And make sure it has all the connections , 6 and 8 pins that your computer needs. Go with brands such as antec's trios series , thermaltakes toughpower series , corsair , silverstone , or coolermaster.

ameycooldude · 08-11-2008, 12:17 PM

ok i'll buy new PSU

what abt the 12v power supply that is to be given 2 the motherboard
many of the coolermaster psu r having 4pin connector but my motherboard is having 8pins
can i connect 4 pin 2 the 8pins
as my frnd owns XFX680lt sli mb having 8 pin onboard but he uses only 4pins

help

**emosun** · 08-11-2008, 03:52 PM

It's best to get a psu with the full 8 pins that the motherboard requires.

02-09-2008, 12:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
daveb1234 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 9 OS: Vista	PNY 8800GT question Hello, I just bought a PNY 8800GT. I opened up my case and replaced my old videocard with the new. The new card came with a cable to be connected to the power supply. The cable has one connection (for the card) on one side and two connections ( for the power supply) on the other. My computer only has one available cable coming from the power supply( 600 watt) to connect to the graphics card. I connected the one cable, and the graphic card works great. Will I run into trouble if the other cable isn't connected to anything? Thanks in advance for any help. DB

02-09-2008, 01:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
scapedriver Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 82 OS: XP Pro SP2 My System	Re: PNY 8800GT question no problems without it connected.

02-09-2008, 01:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
emosun Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 7,109 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: PNY 8800GT question Welcome to tsf daveb1234. I'm sure you a talking about the dual molex to 6 or 8 pin adapter. If you can you SHOULD connect both molex ends on the adapter so that the 8800 can get the most current flowing. __________________ Gpu Benchmarks Cpu-Z Power supply information and selection Gpu-Z Video card quick list

02-09-2008, 02:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
daveb1234 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 9 OS: Vista	Re: PNY 8800GT question thanks for the help. Any suggestions on getting both connected if there is only one connection available? is there a way to make another connection to the power supply?(that a novice could handle)

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1 g0t 0wn3d TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sedona, az Posts: 6,528 OS: Vista basic 32bit My System	Re: PNY 8800GT question What power supply do you have? a molex y splitter would do the job __________________ Bench Test \| PC Wizard \| System specs \| PSU info \| PSU calculator \| Memtest86+ \| Speedfan

02-09-2008, 02:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
Thimble Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 52 OS: windows vista 32bit	Re: PNY 8800GT question is this the card you own? http://www2.pny.com/8800-GT-512MB-PC...P2562C269.aspx if so, the best possible situation is to have a 6pin 12v PCI-E connector running from the PSU straight to your video card. it's actually ideal if you don't use the adapter.

08-07-2008, 01:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
ameycooldude Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2 OS: xp pro SP3	A big question I'm having umax smps 450watt i hv currently got new motherboard of msi p7n sli platinum with q6600 quad core n 250gb sata hdd n 21gb ddr2 corsair ram n 3extra fans for cooling n with msi 8800gt-oc 512mb pci ex card n DVD writer lg is my smps sufficient ????? my motherboard has 8 pin for power 12v but i'll be using 4 pin for same as my dealer said no problems.... the cord came with video card .... The cable has one connection (for the card) on one side and two connections ( for the power supply) on the other do i have 2 connect both molex ends 4 optimal performance?? one of the fans r having molax with both types(male & female) can i use the port for hdd? Last edited by ameycooldude; 08-07-2008 at 01:22 PM.*

08-07-2008, 02:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
emosun Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 7,109 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: PNY 8800GT question A umax 450w is not a good powersupply at all. Its not powerfull enough and not good quality. Get a 650w or higher psu with 26amps or higher on the 12v rail. And make sure it has all the connections , 6 and 8 pins that your computer needs. Go with brands such as antec's trios series , thermaltakes toughpower series , corsair , silverstone , or coolermaster. __________________ Gpu Benchmarks Cpu-Z Power supply information and selection Gpu-Z Video card quick list

08-11-2008, 12:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
ameycooldude Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2 OS: xp pro SP3	Re: PNY 8800GT question ok i'll buy new PSU what abt the 12v power supply that is to be given 2 the motherboard many of the coolermaster psu r having 4pin connector but my motherboard is having 8pins can i connect 4 pin 2 the 8pins as my frnd owns XFX680lt sli mb having 8 pin onboard but he uses only 4pins help

08-11-2008, 03:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
emosun Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 7,109 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: PNY 8800GT question It's best to get a psu with the full 8 pins that the motherboard requires. __________________ Gpu Benchmarks Cpu-Z Power supply information and selection Gpu-Z Video card quick list