x16 is always pci-e 2.0 so yours should be enoughxakota said:
Nope. As Edhel said, x16 is just the "length" of the slot.ollepoll said:x16 is always pci-e 2.0 so yours should be enough
There are more reasons to overestimate the required wattage of the computer. A PSU on 100% load is liable to unstable currents, voltage droops and subsequently system instability. It will also cut the lifespan of the PSU considerably. Most quality PSUs can actually give around 120% of the stated wattage, but it's never advisable for obvious reasons. That's why, even if the system only uses 400W (at least according to those wattage calculators), it's always recommended to use a 500-600W PSU. Plus you never know when you'll want to upgrade the graphics or add extra drives and expansion cards.QUOTE said:and you won't need 450w, what is written is if you have many hdds and such, so that nobody says that the card didn't work with the recommended psu wattage.
The card always has the best for it included... whether that's no power plug, 1, or 2. So you just need 1 6-pin connector on the PSU.xakota said:Another question, this PSU only has one six-pin cable. Is that going to be enough for this card? I can't really tell what goes in what. Do you use the pin to connect to the PCIe and then connect the video card to the PCIe? Or do you connect the pin to the PCIe and the card? In that case do I need 2 six-pin cables? I don't even.
xakota said:Thanks. Anyone know where I can get a cheap(ish) PSU that can run a card like this?