So my GTX120 is long overdue for a replacement, and I figured I'd get a GTX560 Ti or the like, but I notice the 120 is connected to the motherboard, not the power supply. Is that a normal thing for crappy GPUs? Can I just unplug that when I install the 560? I tried looking it up but haven't found anything useful, so any help would be appreciated. The power cord(?) is the grey one attached to the card.
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I have to run, but if you have any questions I'll be back in 3 or 4 hours to check on this thread. Thanks again.
It is not a power cord.
Just ignore it.
But tell us the complete specs of your machine.
looks like a cpu fan connector or a molex fan connector or something like that
How would I go about disconnecting it? Does that mean the card is powered just by the AGP connection to the motherboard? Do they do that?
And it's a bone stock Gateway LX6810-01, which was pretty okay a few years ago other than it's graphical shortcomings.
Specs should all be here.
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1688311308[/url]
64Bit 8GB DDR2 RAM 400W PSU yadda yadda
[QUOTE=Biscuit-Boy;33352267]How would I go about disconnecting it? Does that mean the card is powered just by the AGP connection to the motherboard? Do they do that?
And it's a bone stock Gateway LX6810-01, which was pretty okay a few years ago other than it's graphical shortcomings.
Specs should all be here.
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1688311308[/url]
64Bit 8GB DDR2 RAM 400W PSU yadda yadda[/QUOTE]
Just unplug it.
[QUOTE=Zerokateo;33353047]Just unplug it.[/QUOTE]
Haha, alright, I was getting an "unplug it" kinda vibe in here bro.
edit:
nonsarcastic
You probably need a new PSU too if you want a new GPU.
Some low-end GPU-s get enough power from the PCI-e socket so yeah.
Yeah, I'm getting a Corsair builder series 600W, would I need anything else though?
[QUOTE=Biscuit-Boy;33357614]Yeah, I'm getting a Corsair builder series 600W, would I need anything else though?[/QUOTE]
I think you'll be fine.
Cool, thanks. Oh and another question, I'm thinking about getting the Frozr II, but is there a better, cheaper version of the GTX560 TI out now?
[QUOTE=Biscuit-Boy;33358020]Cool, thanks. Oh and another question, I'm thinking about getting the Frozr II, but is there a better, cheaper version of the GTX560 TI out now?[/QUOTE]
Almost all the 560 ti's are good but the twin frozr is a good choice with the dual fans and since MSI cards have mSI afterburner which is a pretty neat OC tool. Word of caution though, Apparently alot of people have been saying a fan has died on their mSi twin frozr 560 ti, Its a simple RMA but it can and might happen.
Thanks so much for the info. I'll be okay with the risk, but I don't actually plan on overclocking (or should I?) because I'm okay with just lowest graphics at full resolution and anything above that is a bonus. Should I save $30-$50 and get the non OC version or get it anyway just in case I decide I want to overclock (which doesn't seem likely).
uhm with a 560 ti you are going to be playing every game maxed out at full resolution
Haha, thank you, that's exactly my point, I don't think I need to to overclock so I wanted to get the non OC version and save some money. I was just asking if anyone thinks otherwise.
[QUOTE=Zerokateo;33358142]Almost all the 560 ti's are good but the twin frozr is a good choice with the dual fans and since MSI cards have mSI afterburner which is a pretty neat OC tool. Word of caution though, Apparently alot of people have been saying a fan has died on their mSi twin frozr 560 ti, Its a simple RMA but it can and might happen.[/QUOTE]
uh afterburner is based on rivatuner, it will work on any card
OP
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371030[/url] wait for this to come back in stock if you can, at the normal price this is great and with the promo code it's excellent
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130634[/url]
What makes that version of the 560TI better? Just lower price? I'd rather buy the Corsair PSU, once again besides a lower price what's the benefit? Also, I have an amazon prime account and may want to order from there, I know newegg is the best choice but free 2 day shipping is a huge plus and they have amazing customer service.
cheapest 560ti from a good brand
it's not worth paying more than a few $ extra for a cooler unless you're specifically aiming for a quiet computer
the CX600 can output 40A/480W on the 12V rail
the neo eco can output 40A/480W on the 12V rail
you're getting a good quality PSU that will perform similarly for a lower price, how are you making this sound like a bad thing
people need to get it out of their heads that corsair is best, the CXs are not that good
I realize that, I'm just curious because it seems like you're recommending things just because they are cheaper, not necessarily better. (a la performing "similarly"). I'm willing to spend a extra $20 if it will benefit me, I'm the one who usually gets the short end of the stick when I order cheaper alternatives. I'm not saying I think the one you recommended is a bad choice, it's just that I've already ordered the CX600 as of about 10 minutes ago, so now it's too late to save that money. Also why does a 600W PSU only output 480W and what is "the 12V rail"?
Thanks for trying though, sorry for being a brand name whore, I probably would have been just as happy with the PSU you recommended, and I appreciate the suggestion. My mistake.
PSUs output power at either 3.3 volts, 5 volts or 12 volts
each are rated for how many amps they can output
voltage * ampaerage = wattage (V*A=W)
with modern components 12V is the only important output as thats what all of thehigh power consumption parts (GPU, CPU, etc.) use
most modern PSUs are advertised close to their 12V output, e.g. an [url=http://imgkk.com/i/wsrz.png]XFX 650W[/url] has a single 12V rail that they claim will output 52A, 12x52= 624W
at the lower end of the market not all brands follow this trend and so you get PSUs like the CX600 that advertise as a 600W PSU while they only claim a possible 40A (*12V = 480W) of output that's useful to a system containing parts that are anywhere near modern
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I see, I thank you!
I would grab a Corsair Enthusiast Series (TX650 V2) if you're willing to spend like $20 extra for high quality. It comes with a 5 year warranty for a reason, it's extremely well made and reliable.
[QUOTE=Biscuit-Boy;33359214]it's just that I've already ordered the CX600 as of about 10 minutes ago[/QUOTE]
Sorry :\
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