Reddit reviews StarTech.com 6in LP4 to 6 Pin PCI Express Video Card Power Cable Adapter - Power adapter - 4 pin internal power (M) to 6 pin PCIe power (M) - 6 in - LP4PCIEXADAP

I'm sure he'll manage ;)

If you have spare LP4 or Sata power connectors, you can use an adapter: https://www.amazon.com/Startech-Com-6-Inch-Express-Adapter-SATPCIEXADAP/dp/B0007RXDDM?th=1

I don’t think it would be able to draw enough power on that connector.

Your best bet is to use the 6pin peripheral and convert convert it 6pin pcie.

You can use adapters such as this molex to pcie adapter. I believe there’s a sata one as well. I would check the manual and see which rail can produce more power, and go for that (I’m assuming molex > sata)

Yes, if all you have are HDD power connectors, you can buy these adapters:

6-pin: http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-6-Inch-Express-Adapter-LP4PCIEXADAP/dp/B0007RXDDM

6/8-pin: http://www.amazon.com/CableHero-PCI-Express-Adapter-Converter-Gaming/dp/B0032MT0OU

Just make sure your PSU can handle this amount of power. If you get the card and have stability issues, I'd look at your PSU first.

Yes, the 750 ti would work without needing a power cable.

The r9 270 however is quite a bit faster

6-pin pcie http://www.gindart.com/buy/images/CA-906.jpg

You could get a molex adapter, or a new psu

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-6-Inch-Express-Adapter-LP4PCIEXADAP/dp/B0007RXDDM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1405261162&sr=8-2&keywords=6pin+molex

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Builder-Series-EPS-80-certified/dp/B0092ML1SC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1405261292&sr=8-2&keywords=430

You're gonna need some of these bad boys:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007RXDDM/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Yes. Your card isn't getting enough power. If your card didn't come with a molex to PCIE adapter (XFX ships their cards bare), then you'll need something like this/this

StarTech.com 6-Inch LP4 to 6 Pin PCI Express Video Card Power Cable Adapter (LP4PCIEXADAP) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007RXDDM/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_i02xwbFC98M5G

Something like that would work

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor | $174.99 @ SuperBiiz
Motherboard | MSI B85-G43 GAMING ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | $59.99 @ Newegg
Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $29.99 @ Newegg
Storage | Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $45.88 @ OutletPC
Video Card | PowerColor Radeon R9 380 2GB PCS+ Video Card | $162.98 @ Newegg
Case | Thermaltake Versa H23 ATX Mid Tower Case | $26.00 @ Newegg
Power Supply | SeaSonic 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | $54.99 @ SuperBiiz
Other| Molex to 6-Pin cable (you'll need this because the GPU needs 2 6-pin connections and the PSU only offers 1, so you connect this cable to the molex cables and use that to plug in the other side of it to the second 6-pin connection of the GPU.| $3.49
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $598.31
| Mail-in rebates | -$40.00
| Total | $558.31
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-18 07:08 EST-0500 |

This is much better. You do not need an SSD, that should only come later if you get bored or something, it's not essential and it's a waste of money. Motherboard I chose has better components and supports crossfire if you'll need it. The PSU is much higher quality than the Corsair CX that has been suggested here. One last thing though, if you have more money to spend, I suggest you pick up an MSI R9 390X 8GB for the GPU and a Seasonic S12G-750 for the PSU, and the rest of the components should be as above (and you won't need the Molex to 6-pin splitter cable either)

You can buy a couple of these. Needs 2 molex plugs to give you one PCIE plug.

You don't want to mix PCI-E cables between power supplies, only the ends connected to the graphics cards are standardised. If your PSU lacks the extra 6 pin needed you can use a molex adapter to get one.

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Express-Video-Power-Adapter/dp/B0007RXDDM

Make sure to get a proper quality one that pulls power from 2 molex connectors, otherwise you might overheat the pins on a single molex connector and risk damage.

Here's a listing for 2 molex to 6 pin:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0007RXDDM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_s9DYAbWNHSDK2

There's also other connectors on that listing such as sata power to 6 pin but I personally only have experience with molex to 6 pin. Just before you order some adapters make sure your PSU has enough watts to power your system and GPU.

It's a Molex LP4 (or just 4-pin molex) to PCIe 6-pin adapter.

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-6-Inch-Express-Adapter-LP4PCIEXADAP/dp/B0007RXDDM/

It depends on what efficiency/quality your power supply is and the rest of your build. But unless the power supply is good, and the rest is as power efficient as I think it is, I wouldn't crossfire it.

If it didn't come with enough connectors, then most likely it wasn't meant to do it. But if you really want to try, do not split the pci-e connectors, it's just basically going to split the power and under-power them, which will most likely lead to crashes and damages. There's a reason why it wants 2x6pins instead of 1x8pin.

Instead get a molex-to-pci, an example is this (link).

I can sell you my 750Ti. It does require a 6 Pin PSU cable to work, but you can use something like this or this which should be ok.

For a few bucks you can get an adapter, https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Express-Video-Power-Adapter/dp/B0007RXDDM?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_1

You could use one of these

So should I buy one of these?

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0007RXDDM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&psc=1

And hook up a molex cable to my psu and then plug the molex ends in to my psu and then the 6pin in to the riser?

This is my PSU. All 8-pin and 6-pin, no molex. Would this be the converter I need?

You need 2x 6-Pin PCI-E Power plugged in to the graphics card in order for it to boot properly.

If there's only one coming from your power supply then you need to get a molex to PCI-E power connector.

According to Nvidia's website that card requires 2x 6pin connectors for power and a minimum of a 500w power supply to ensure your system runs smoothly.

You can buy either two of these, two of these or one of each depending on your Power supply config and these should power your card, provided you have sufficient wattage on your power supply.

Another option is to purchase a new power supply, this one would do the job, and as an added bonus Corsair's customer service is one of the best around in my experience.

Not sure if you are in US, UK or elsewhere but these parts should be easy enough to source no matter where you are.

Hope i could help.

Whenever you wonder whether a graphics card is capable of running the game you want to play, and this goes for everyone, give a search on Youtube for tests: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDeIviKV-Hg

As for the laptop or upgraded desktop, the laptop is indeed very nice however with a 5400 rpm Harddrive in comparison to the standard 7200 rpm you have on the desktop or possibly the SSD you can upgrade the desktop system with, I think it'd be best to upgrade the desktop with the 950.

Edit: So there are a few considerations you need to make with the addition of another hardware component, in this case the video card. Three are: Power consumption, air flow, and compatibility.

The power supply your computer has is a 460W. With the addition of the graphics card, because the graphics card is a sub-100W component and the minimum recommended power supply is a 400W, you should be fine with your current PSU(Power Supply Unit).

The addition of another hardware component also translates to more heat dissipation and hence a need for more air to flow through the system. Depending on whether the case has enough fan ports to handle good air flow or not, you may need to purchase another mid-ATX case, which are affordable. (You can always take off the side panel?)

The GTX 950 has an interface specification of: PCI Express 3.0 x16. Your motherboard has one PCI Express X16 expansion slot. As for whether it supports 3.0 I am not sure. In either case, the 3.0 component is backward compatible with 2.0 and 1.0 PCIe expansion slots and hence will work although you won't be taking advantage of the throughput you'd get from the graphics card running on the PCIe 3.0 interface. This is known as a "bottleneck" in computer system performance.

Another thing on compatibility is the requirement of a 6-pin power connector from your PSU. Check to see if you have an unused 6 pin power connector on your PSU. If you don't have a 6 pin connector then you can purchase an LP4 4-pin molex to 6 pin PCI express power connector. Just be sure your PSU has two unused 4-pin molex connectors.

Apologies for the lengthy post but there were many factors to consider and I'd rather be thorough about everything. Happy shopping!

Amazon link - yeah they exist. You may be able to pick one up locally if you have a Fry's electronics around you (or another big computer store - I don't know if Best Buy carries them or not).

If you have spare molex connectors you could try using a molex to six pin like this?

Would this do me good?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812706033&cm_re=8pin_to_6pin-_-12-706-033-_-Product

Would it work if I got two of these?

edit: or perhaps: http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-6-Inch-Express-Adapter-LP4PCIEXADAP/dp/B0007RXDDM/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_y

A branded one is the best you'll get. Just don't do something stupid like using adapters for double 6 pin.

Yes, the core2duo is perfectly capable of Skyrimming at nice detail and frame rate with a proper GPU. You can buy 6 pin molex converters for cheap on amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-6-Inch-Express-Adapter-LP4PCIEXADAP/dp/B0007RXDDM/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1419592691&sr=8-4&keywords=6+pin+pci+e+converter

or this is on sale for $26 on Newegg which is your best option. It would carry over well to a stronger build in the future, like an FX and an R9 or an i5 and a GTX.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

Awesome! Just to be sure is this one good to order? (sorry for the noobness)

1. Startech.Com 6-Inch Lp4 to 6 Pin PCi Express Video Card Power Cable Adapter LP4PCIEXADAP https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0007RXDDM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ZY0FzbR4BR8NK
   

So I'm kinda new to all this but is this it?
https://www.amazon.ca/Startech-Com-6-Inch-Express-Adapter-LP4PCIEXADAP/dp/B0007RXDDM/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1543185067&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=6+pin+connector&dpPl=1&dpID=31PJkQyyQPL&ref=plSrch

Molex to PCIe would work just fine and only costs a few dollars.

For anyone who has bought the 006c risers with SATA connector and wanted to convert to molex instead for 1080 Ti cards, would it be possible to use 6 pin to molex cables like these? It looks like that 6 pin connector is the same type that the sata cable plugs into on the riser board.

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Express-Video-Power-Adapter/dp/B0007RXDDM/

I would definitely recommend you at least use two molex to six pin adapters like these.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/StarTech-Express-Video-Power-Adapter/dp/B0007RXDDM/

If that's the case you may need an adapter of some sort. You'll need one more 6-pin connector in order to safely provide power to the GPU. If you have two extra four-pin molex connectors, you can get a 2xmolex to 6-pin PCIe adapter like this to do it. I would check to make sure the power supply is capable of at least 450w output.

According to corsair the PSU comes with 2 PCI-E connectors. Where are you getting the info from that it only has 1? Even if it did have just 1, one of these bad boys would remedy this problem

https://www.amazon.com/Molex-15-Power-Serial-Adapter/dp/B003M75D7I/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1466438759&sr=8-3&keywords=molex+to+2+sata


https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-6-Inch-Express-Adapter-LP4PCIEXADAP/dp/B0007RXDDM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1466438799&sr=8-1&keywords=molex+to++6+pin

First find out how much power your psu provides. There should be a sticker somewhere on the PSU that tells you how many watts it can provide. Post that information here, if you post the model number of your HP it could probably be looked up if you can't find it. If it does provide enough power, and if you have 2 molex connectors that are not hooked up to anything you can buy an adapter which will provide power to the card. I assume that your card only has one 6pin connection, mine does and it is a 660 also.