This morning, my computer wouldn't boot. I've never had an issue like this thus far. I've narrowed the problem down to being a part of the 6 to 8 pin PCI-E adapter. The lower part (the first image) connects the molex to a 6 pin adapter, which connects to the second half of the cord. Whenever the molex connectors are touched, the computer freezes. If the side of the case is touching the cords, the computer won't boot. Right now, the side of the case isn't on, so it's working. Any help would be appreciated. I might buy another adapter cord to see if that fixes the problem, but I kind of want a second opinion. I can try to explain better if needed.
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It sounds like the adapter sucks and any vibrations or movement causes brief power loss to the card and thus the machine locks up.
Make sure the connections are very snug, else replace the adapter.
[QUOTE=pentium;46447444]It sounds like the adapter sucks and any vibrations or movement causes brief power loss to the card and thus the machine locks up.[/QUOTE]
That sounds like what I was thinking. I got the adapter for free with my GTX 770. Do you think a 6 to 8 pin adapter that doesn't require a molex connection work? Most of the adapters I'm looking at online don't require a molex connection, and that leads me to wonder why they even gave me a cord that needs one.
[QUOTE=~Kiwi~v2;46447492]I question your powersupply and it not having enough connectors to power your 770.[/QUOTE]
My power supply is 700 watts, but it only came with a 6 pin PCI-E connector.
[editline]9th November 2014[/editline]
Just figured out it was a dual 8 pin PCI connector. This made things a lot easier, meaning I don't even need the dumb molex connectors. Now everything is running smoothly. Thanks for the input.
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