Graphics Card Power Question

[Zulash]

A thought just crossed my mind while ordering my HD4850... at the moment im running a lousy 8600gt which consumes little under half the power of an HD4850 according to benchmarks.

I have a 480WW PSU which is adequate imo but what I really want to know is do mid/high end cards come with connectors for the 6-pin (ATX i think its called) power plug at the top of the card??

My PSU only has 1 of the connectors and thats powering my MOBO... am I going to need a new PSU just because I dont have the correct connections??

 

[scotty777]

well... I think you can get converters which change the normal plugs(ones that convert the hdd, and cd drive power plugs) to the 6pin ones...

But best thing would be to get another psu. Maybe spend R500-R600 for a good 500watt(a good make)

 

[killadoob]

should come with a 6 pin, check with the person you buy from

 

[charlie_82]

Apparently the XFX 9600GT don't come with adapters/connectors so best to ask your supplier/store

 

[Zulash]

Apparently the XFX 9600GT don't come with adapters/connectors so best to ask your supplier/store

Yea I'll do that - other than that - any suggestions for a nice 500W psu for around R600.00?

 

[flarkit]

I'd spend R750 on the Corsair VX450. The CoolerMaster eXtremePower series are slightly cheaper than that. Check Landmark Computers in CPT

 

[Dr.G]

Excuse the Noob question but what is the differenc betwwen a modular and non modular PSU?
Because i want to get one of the following to run either a 9600GT or a HD 4850

http://www.digitaladdiction.co.za/product_info.php?cPath=1_24_708&products_id=20044

or

http://www.digitaladdiction.co.za/product_info.php?cPath=1_24_708&products_id=20045

or

http://www.digitaladdiction.co.za/product_info.php?cPath=1_24_25&products_id=10613