Is the C-Link connection required for the PSU to power on? I'm trying to connect the PSU to &lt;a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/produc... motherboard&lt;/a&gt; and have the 20-pin ATX and the 8-pin CPU connected, but it won't power on.
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Nothing else should be required on the PSU side of the equation ... However, you need to have the Power and Reset switches PROPERLY plugged into the "cpanel" pin-stack at the edge of the motherboard. Unfortunately the correct connect sequence isn't always intuitive ... sometimes the connections aren't "across" the 2x2 pins, but "along" each array.
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I just purchased this card and it requires a minimum 300 Watt PS with a minimum of 20A on the 12 volt rail. This is based on a newer core-i7 processor. I have an older core-i7 and my card seems to be working ok with 18A on my 12 v rail. I am only running One monitor at the moment, but I will have to watch during heavy gaming if my PC crashed or reboots. If It does than I will need to update my Power supply.
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If this remains an open question, you won't be able to get the stock. I've replaced my stock power supply with a Corsair CX 430W Builder Series. It needs to be ATX form factor and at least 300W. You only need four connections (hard disk, optical drive, motherboard 24-pin and CPU 4-pin) but any after-market power supply will come with a few more, just bundle them to the side away from other components.
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You will need to connect it to the power supply. Most psu should have the pcie connectors for it, which I believe are two 6 pins.
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is the psu securely plugged into the mobo? bad psu? make sure a screw didnt lodge under the board or something. does it boot if you manually short the pwr pin outs?
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I would not be able to exactly respond to that because I use a asus z87 pro motherboard and I do not understand what the problem with the gigabyte motherboards and this psu were having...I would check on google and I am sure if you look into some more recent forums and or threads you will get your answer. I will even take a gander seeing as I have the day off and then I will get back to you about when I find out about the motherboards.
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If you don't see a 4 pin connector you most likely have an 8 pin connector divided into two 4 pin connectors. Use that instead. Your psu has to have a 4 pin or 8 pin motherboard connector though
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Hi, you just need a 4-pin molex plug from your PSU. If you're unsure of this plug, simply Google it and check some images to see what it looks like. It's the most common power adapter on PSUs, though SATA power connectors are becoming the norm. Still, just about every PSU has molex plugs.
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Yes, the card requires a 6-pin power connector from the power supply. The system won't boot without it being connected. The video card ships with a short cable that is a 4-pin to 6-pin power adapter, in case your power supply doesn't have a dedicated 6-pin power line.
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Dear friend,have a nice day!Yes. The power hookup was a little confusing, but worked. hope that can help you.Best regardsSeller
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I am actually using a 300w PSU and everything works just fine for the past week (i7-4770, 8G ram, two HDs). But don't try to take my word and keep a 300w psu for long bc it's supposed to be dangerous to your equipment. I've ordered a 500W PSU and will replace as soon as it arrives.
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You can only plug it into the PSU. It's maybe possible to plug it into the motherboard (with an adapter for 4 pin to 3/4pin fan connector) but ther may be consequences, Why? For one, if you plug in 4 fans onto one connector on the motherboard the fans won't work (won't spin at standard speed) and also a high chance it will short Circuit the motherboard due to over power usage. Just pug it into the PSU and your good, also keep in mind that the cable has 2 sets of different voltages (2 of each), make sure the fans would work with bolth voltages or one voltages are compatible.
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It does come a 6-pin power connector as this is an overclocked edition and will overclock further. It depends on the quality of the 400 watt PSU. If it's rated in continuous watts, 80 plus certified, and has a single 12v rail with a respectable amp rating like 28A+, it will run this no sweat. If that's a crummy brand PSU rated at 400 PEAK watts, multiple low amp 12v rails, not even rated for efficiency, there is still a chance that it will be okay since this is a really efficient chipset. However, it will be a little risky and not one I would personally take, I would first save for a quality PSU if I was the type who had to save for such a thing. In fact especially if I was poorer I would, I would hate to fry all my expensive components I couldn't really afford because I skimped on power...
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You need to upgrade to 500. My PSU was only 300 W and I upgraded to a 500 W Corsair unit. The PSUs aren't that expensive. I didn't want to take the chance. Haven't had any problems.
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Yes, it needs 24pin power supply, and an 8pin 12V connector. It also needs a bios update right out of the box, IIRC. Very solid board once updated.
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we never got it running= the power supply kept beeping... I thought we had an issue with the onboard graphics and trying to disable it. we bought a new 550 watt cooler master power supply- the card has its own power connector (in addition to anything it may draw from the bus), most all current supplies will have the proper cord included. So all in all, this HP would not work with the card and a new supply yet it still did not work. This was an HP and they have proprietary BIOS.... We could not really defeat it. We gave up doing this with the HP, bought an ASUS motherboard and an unlocked AMD 8 core CPU, built a rig with spare parts and the coolermaster power supply, and it all rocked just fine. we never got it running= the power supply kept beeping... I thought we had an issue with the onboard graphics and trying to disable it. we bought a new 550 watt cooler master power supply- the card has its own power connector (in addition to anything it may draw from the bus), most all current supplies will have the proper cord included. So all in all, this HP would not work with the card and a new supply yet it still did not work. This was an HP and they have proprietary BIOS.... We could not really defeat it. We gave up doing this with the HP, bought an ASUS... » Read More we never got it running= the power supply kept beeping... I thought we had an issue with the onboard graphics and trying to disable it. we bought a new 550 watt cooler master power supply- the card has its own power connector (in addition to anything it may draw from the bus), most all current supplies will have the proper cord included. So all in all, this HP would not work with the card and a new supply yet it still did not work. This was an HP and they have proprietary BIOS.... We could not really defeat it. We gave up doing this with the HP, bought an ASUS motherboard and an unlocked AMD 8 core CPU, built a rig with spare parts and the coolermaster power supply, and it all rocked just fine. « Show Less
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Motherboard connectors are +12V and this PSU comes with a 20+4 pin + 1x 8 pin + 1x 4+4 pin, all of it +12V. However I don't understand what you mean about a 8 pin motherboard (??). Old mobos come with a 20 pin + 1x 4 pin +12V connectors. If so you don't need this powerful PSU. Maybe you are asking for a 8 pin connector instead a 4+4 pin connector, if so the answer is yes.