Hi all. Almost too late I realised that the above PSU only provides modular connection for one PCIe power connector, and the 460 requires two of them. This isn't a super-high power-sucking card, so I know I'm ok to use the two parts together, but I'm wondering how I'm going to get that extra 10W of power from the PSU to the card. Is it as simple as buying a splitter?
If the PSU has a couple of 4 pin molex's, you can buy a molex to PCI-E power connector such as this: http://www.scan.co.uk/products/akasa-pci-express-4-molex-pin-to-6-pin-power-cable-adaptor-(ak-cb4-6).
http://techiser.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Seasonic-X-Series-400W-Power-Supply.jpg I guess so, assuming the IDE/SATA modules are compatible voltage-wise.
Most graphics cards come with a molex to 6 pin pci-e connector. Are you sure you didnt throw yours in a corner somewhere?
LOL yes I know that's not what I mean. I'm talking about the actual back of the actual PSU, linked in my above post. It's not as simple as swooping in with a standard molex.
Wierd, that photo shows sockets for two PCI-E power cables (2 x 6 pin) but the Seasonic website confirms that it only comes with one cable. I think that photo might be the 460w version which is shown on the same page on their website (and comes with two PCI-E power cables). Maybe the 400w version either only has one or one is disabled. The power from molex power cables is the same voltage as PCI-E otherwise you wouldn't be able to buy the connector.
Having seen this page: http://www.hardwareheaven.com/revie...fanless-400w-psu-review-packaging-bundle.html It looks like five "4-pin Peripheral" cables are included in the box, so I could, in fact, just bodge a PCI-E cable from one of those. Is it worth a potential RMA for the £30 saving over the 460W?
Your call. As long as you are sure that the 400w is going to do the job, a cable like I linked to earlier will suffice. The 400w looks like it will come with enough 4 pin molex connections, you only need two. Is 33A on the 12v rail enough for your needs?
