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20pin 460w Enermax + DFI NF4 Ultra + 6600GT = will it work?

Avalon

Avalon

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I wasn't exactly sure where to post a PSU question, but since it is partially video related I thought this would be appropriate enough. Basically, I'm planning my next move to Venice, and it seems like my only option is to snag a DFI NF4 Ultra board, which will require me to dump my eVGA 6800NU for a PCI-e card. I will either get a 6600GT or ATI's next gen midrange card, whichever is available at the time. Neither are going to have a 4pin power connector, and thus will draw current from the PCI-e slot exclusively. My problem is that my 460w Enermax is not very old, and is an excellent PSU, but it is 20pin. I do not want to go through the trouble of replacing it. Will I have any trouble using a 20pin PSU + DFI NF4 + 6600GT as an overclocking rig for my Venice?
 
I don't think you should have any problems, I'm currently overclocking my winchester to 2.5GHz with my DFI nF4Ultra and an X800XL, stable with my 400W 20 pin - although a more robust 24pin power supply is high on my list of priorities for upgrades, actually its right around #1 now that I've ordered my gig of Value VX.
 
Originally posted by: bunnyfubbles
I don't think you should have any problems, I'm currently overclocking my winchester to 2.5GHz with my DFI nF4Ultra and an X800XL, stable with my 400W 20 pin - although a more robust 24pin power supply is high on my list of priorities for upgrades, actually its right around #1 now that I've ordered my gig of Value VX.
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I'm sitting pretty with Mushkin UTT myself, which is why I want to stick with the DFI route. Plus, they are #1 for overclocking anyway. Well, I guess it should be able to work for me. I definitely don't doubt the power of my PSU. It's strong. I just wasn't sure if everything would run fine with that setup due to lack of pins. The 20pins connect starting from the left edge, correct?
 
the way the plug is shaped, there is only way it correctly fits in, if you try in the middle or on the wrong side you'd have to really jam it in which should definately tell you its not right.
 
Originally posted by: bunnyfubbles
the way the plug is shaped, there is only way it correctly fits in, if you try in the middle or on the wrong side you'd have to really jam it in which should definately tell you its not right.
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Rgr.

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