Adapter for 8600gts? - Tech Support Forums

macr0planet · April 28th, 2008, 02:24 PM

Ok, so I finally found the card I want to get for my Dell e510. I checked with other dell users and they runn the Geforce 8600gts fine in their dell. The only addition I would need is some kind of adapter so I can plug my dell PSU to the graphic card. the card has a 4 way connection in it and comes with the wires needed.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ShowIm...-AR+Video+Card

But I need a plug that adapts from that wire to my PSU (305w standard Dell PSU).

Where can I find this?

Thanks in advance.

BipolarBill · April 28th, 2008, 02:41 PM

I'm pretty sure that you need to upgrade your power supply to one that has the appropriate plug.

I really doubt that your current power supply has enough juice to run that card anyway. I would guess that you will need at least 550W.

macr0planet · April 28th, 2008, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BipolarBill

I'm pretty sure that you need to upgrade your power supply to one that has the appropriate plug.

I really doubt that your current power supply has enough juice to run that card anyway. I would guess that you will need at least 550W.

I've done quite alot of research and alot of Dell users are able to run the 8600gts fine on their 305w. I was just curious about the plug, is this what I would need?

http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16812201004

KarmaKiller · April 28th, 2008, 03:38 PM

Yes. That is the adapter you need.

And the 8600GTS will run on that PSU. You may be cutting it close, but it should work.

macr0planet · April 28th, 2008, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by KarmaKiller

Yes. That is the adapter you need.

And the 8600GTS will run on that PSU. You may be cutting it close, but it should work.

Hey thanks for the info.

Hypothetically speaking, if it could not handle the card what could I see?

Just freezing in games and shutdowns?

**edit** also, would it be wise to get the 512mbs or 256mbs graphic card? Is 512 really necessary? I plan on playing Age of Conan on this card, btw.

thephilosophizer · April 28th, 2008, 04:40 PM

The card you picked out includes the 6-pin power adapter, just look at the pictures.
As far as amount of memory, more is better, but the difference has more to do with what size screen/what resolution you run. I'd say if you are 19" or more, go 512mb, otherwise don't worry about it.
Another thought, is this the card you plan on getting? If so, for that price there are better options, like this would be a much faster card, for $12 less, not counting a $20 mir, which would leave enough to get a new psu as well (which you might need anyways).

macr0planet · April 28th, 2008, 04:52 PM

Hey philosophizer, thanks for the comment.

I was going to get the 9600gt, and I really want it right now. However I did quite a few research on it and I found that most dell users were actually upgrading their PSU to be able to play on the 9600gt.

The card I was going to get (512mbs) only comes with the 4 - motex cord and I need a 6-pin to hook into my powersupply. So I would need the converter anyways.

As for 512 and 256mbs. I'm running games on a 19" Acer, 1440x900 res. The reason I was considering the 256mbs is that I thought it would cost less to run it on my PSU than the 512. Is this true? Anyways, I would like to get the 9600gt, but I really don't feel like buying a new PSU for it.

JPMiller · April 28th, 2008, 04:55 PM

Just because people have said they could run the card at first, doesnt mean they didnt, or won't later, blow the power supply and most of the rest of their machine with it....
A 305 Watt PSU is going to barely run a basic machine
Dell purposefully includes a PSU just powerfull enough for the base setup it ships with...
They want you to have to come back to them for a much more expensive PSU if you indeed upgrade
You take the chance of causing yourself all kinds issues and the possibility of damaging your computer and/or card....

macr0planet · April 28th, 2008, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JPMiller

Just because people have said they could run the card at first, doesnt mean they didnt, or won't later, blow the power supply and most of the rest of their machine with it....
A 305 Watt PSU is going to barely run a basic machine
Dell purposefully includes a PSU just powerfull enough for the base setup it ships with...
They want you to have to come back to them for a much more expensive PSU if you indeed upgrade
You take the chance of causing yourself all kinds issues and the possibility of damaging your computer and/or card....

I have been running a 7600gt in my computer for 2 years now. It's rated @ minimum 400w, +12volt current rating of 18amps.

The 8600gts I want to get is rated @ a minimum 400w, +12volt current rating of 18amps. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130084

How will this be a problem on my system if it has the same requirments as the card I have been running for 2 years now? I really don't think it will pull that many more watts or amps than my 7600gt.

thephilosophizer · April 28th, 2008, 05:42 PM

I think the issue is that it could be a problem, not necessarily that it will. It depends on usage, number of drives, etc. But what I am thinking is this: you probably ought to get a new psu, especially if you think you might do over upgrades down the line (like a new hard drive or whatever), and I also saw this card, the 8800gs, performs just below the 9600gt, and with rebate comes out at $99. With the money saved, you can get this fsp psu, I am not an expert on psu's, but I have one of these and I run 3 sata hard drives, 2 dvd durners, an 8800gt, and an overclocked E6550, and have never had a wink of an issue (I acutally saw my power bill go down when I got my new comp), and it has a 6-pin adpater built in.
Those combined after rebates comes out to about $140, $20 less than the 8600gts, and much higher performance. Installing a psu isn't very hard, just takes a little time. There is one issue though, just to be sure that you don't have a micro-atx case.