Pretty sure the card will not even post with one cable.

Originally posted by Rumpelcrutchskin:

Pretty sure the card will not even post with one cable.

Yeah... that was a pretty dumb question, wasn't it?
I'll get the GPU from the other computer to test it out. Might aswell see if I can return the PSU and get a better one. A splitter cable costs 10 euros that are better spent on upgrading the PSU. Funny, yesterday I almost bought a 20 euros GPU to have around the house for testing if needed.

the mobo connector is eps 4+4, 4x 12v + 4x gnd
the pci-e power connectors are 6+2, 3x 12v + 3x gnd and its +2 is +2x gnd

6+2 guarantees the middle pin has +12v, else the 6pin by itself can be 2x 12v + 3x gnd and only good for 75w

they are keyed differently and power pins in opposite rows, they are not compatible

it can get 75w from the mobo pci-e slot, and 150w for a pci-e 6+2 power connector

they add the 2nd 6+2 pic-e power connector because many oem boards do not allow 75w to the mobo pic-e x16 connector

No you must plug in every cable it has a plug for. You need a better PSU, no way around that. You should have already known all this before buying a GPU

Any decent 500-600 watts ATX PSU would have 2x 6+2 pin connections for GPU.

But I wouldn't bother buying an ATX PSU below 750-850W to ensure your covered not just with power needs but the available cables and such too.

Originally posted by Bad 💀 Motha:

No you must plug in every cable it has a plug for. You need a better PSU, no way around that. You should have already known all this before buying a GPU

Any decent 500-600 watts ATX PSU would have 2x 6+2 pin connections for GPU.

But I wouldn't bother buying an ATX PSU below 750-850W to ensure your covered not just with power needs but the available cables and such too.

That was my bad. I changed GPU at last minute (due to a nice deal) and didn't do proper research. I'll get another, better and beefier PSU.

Yea it can't be very good PSU to begin with of it only was 1x 6pin or 6+2pin for GPU usage.

The 4+4 pin connection is for the upper area of the Motherboard, referred to as EPS to help provide extra power for the CPU so you can't use those connections for a GPU. They are keyed different on purpose to avoid doing that by mistake

I ran the numbers and both my builds are sitting at under 400w, so I will order 2 MSI MAG A650BN. Decided I might aswell change the older PSU. Was already thinking about since it's a bit close to the limit since the last upgrade. Then again, never an issue in over 5 years. I'm not planning any major work in the future so they will be more than fine, I'm still at about 60% max load on both computers with the new PSU.
I know the MSI A-BN aren't amazing but they are rated at tier C by some PSU lists, have the connecters I need and are decently priced. I have to say, the PSU market is rather limited and some brands way overpriced over here. Mostly Mars Gaming, NOX, Tacens... Mars and NOX have very good reviews on amazon but the lists don't shine to good on them. Oh, and the MSI is on a pretty nice sale too :D

The wattage isn't the sole issue. It's that fact that most ATX PSUs below 600W are trash and don't offer enough connections for everything.

You should buy a PSU that can actually last you 10 year and last through multiple builds. What if you want to upgrade something and that puts it above 500-550W then what... another PSU? When you could have just purchased a good PSU The first time and have it last through the course of 2 or 3 builds.

Since 2012 or so I've made a point to not waste time or money and PSUs that don't have a 7-10 year warranty and it's been a great bet, for sure. Last time I put a PSU below 750W in a PC was back around 2014-2015. Not counting a few lower power HTPC rigs I did that used smaller Corsair SFX PSUs

my old PC draws around 140W (not at the wall) . RTX 4060 , DLSS + FG = 70W , FPS cap 60

Originally posted by smallcat:

my old PC draws around 140W (not at the wall) . RTX 4060 , DLSS + FG = 70W , FPS cap 60

What CPU?
And you probably again are jot factoring in approx 100 watts for the rest of the PC.

You newbs factor CPU + GPU and think that's the entire PC... hmmm no

take the CPU TDP and double it.
Add about 50-100W to the GPU TDP
Add 100W for the rest of the PC

Originally posted by smallcat:

my old PC draws around 140W (not at the wall) . RTX 4060 , DLSS + FG = 70W , FPS cap 60

My 5060 is uses a lot less power than say a 5700xt of the A750 I got for the second pc.

i liked the dimms led and the cpu radiator cooler leds. it lets you know its working. all the other stuff is over doing it. well one case fan kit is good, i used it on the server to let me know the headless server is running.

Originally posted by x:

Originally posted by smallcat:

my old PC draws around 140W (not at the wall) . RTX 4060 , DLSS + FG = 70W , FPS cap 60

My 5060 is uses a lot less power than say a 5700xt of the A750 I got for the second pc.

i know but hoped you d get something like RTX 5050 .anyway . may the kid enjoy the rig

RTX 5050 would be a complete waste for anyone. Be better off with a RX 6600 or RTX 4060