ATRIX 500-T, Questions

[Tangman85]

Hello
I have got an ATRIX 500-T PSU, I am getting the following machine:
XFX Fatality 8800GTS 320MB
4Gigabytes of TWIN2X2048-6400C5DHX + Dominator Fan
ABIT IP35-E
E6850/E6750 - Still undecided
1xSATA, 1xFloppy, 1xCD-RW, 1xIDE HDD
2x120mm case fans, Arctic Cooling 12025

PSU Specs
Rail - Amp(AmpMax)
+3.3 - 30(30)
+5 - 30(30)
+12VDC1 14(16)
+12VDC2 15(18)
-12VDC - 0.8(1)
-5VDC - 0.8(0.9)
+5VSVB - 2.5(2.5)

Will this work?

My last question is, my PSU does not have a PCI-Express connector, however I will buy a converter, its 2x 4Pin to PCI-E 6Pin.
Can I connect this to any 4PIN cables or must it be the VGA explicit ones? I believe I got 2 Pink VGA connectors, both are 4PIN, but if I don't can I just connect it to any 4PIN connector?

 

[MarcVenice]

I allready suggested you buy a new PSU mate. That PSU costed you what, 25$ ? It's a piece of junk, no more, no less. That piece of junk could take out some of your components, if not your whole PC. 50$ for a antec earthwatts 500w is a small price to pay for a good nights rest, isn't it ? If you got a fry's near you, go pick one up. And no need to mess with converters. There's other relatively cheap PSU's too though, like corsair 450-550vx, or 520hx. If you shop around, they can be had for 60-80$.

 

[Lunyone]

Originally posted by: MarcVenice
I allready suggested you buy a new PSU mate. That PSU costed you what, 25$ ? It's a piece of junk, no more, no less. That piece of junk could take out some of your components, if not your whole PC. 50$ for a antec earthwatts 500w is a small price to pay for a good nights rest, isn't it ? If you got a fry's near you, go pick one up. And no need to mess with converters. There's other relatively cheap PSU's too though, like corsair 450-550vx, or 520hx. If you shop around, they can be had for 60-80$.

Agreed. I would at least get this PSU for your setup. It's efficient >80% and is about as cheap as you should go.
PSU - $60 shipped - $30 MIR = $30!! Hard to beat at this price w/30A on 12V rails combined!!
Antec earthwatts EA430 ATX12V v2.0 430W Power Supply 100 - 240 V UL, CUL, FCC, TUV, CE, CB, C-tick, CCC ? Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817371006

Here is where you can look to see that your PSU is on the NOT RECOMMENDED section (Tier 5).
Tiered PSU list
http://www.xtremesystems.org/f...howthread.php?t=108088

Good luck. I would get the above PSU and call it a day.

 

[Tangman85]

Okay, mhm, yeah I know you mentioned it MarcVenice, I've used this PSU for well over a year now and never really had any problems with it.
I lack a lot of knowledge about these things, I have chassi 3pin fans, the PSU you suggested me doesn't have it, it has a big fat 4pin connector with only 2 "pins?", things sticking out of it, I can't connect that to my fans

 

[Tangman85]

mhm, I may just go grab myself a Corsair HX 520Watt, reasonably cheap, thanks!
Gonna hope it ahs the 3pin fan connectors or I need or it's back to crying in bed again

 

[MarcVenice]

Crappy psu's will run fine for a while, until their caps start bursting, or popping, and the rails become unstable, and they might go out with a bang sooner or later, taking out parts of your PC. And since you bought more demanding components in terms of energy usage, like a 8800gts and a e6750/e6850, a better PSU is recommended. 520hx would be a good pick for example

 

[Tangman85]

Yep, 520HX has 4PIN power connectors though to fans, I am using 3pin Arctic Cooling - http://www.arctic-cooling.com/...hp?idx=81&data=2&disc=
Any easy solution?

 

[MarcVenice]

What does a 3 pin molex look like? Perhaps they can be plugged into regular 4 pin molex connectors, and otherwise there surely will be adapters to change a 4 pin into a 3 pin molex connector, like this one for example: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16812189119 for 2 bucks it won't break the bank

 

[Tangman85]

If I get this PSU (HX520) with the specs I posted, I still do have spare power for more HDDs right?
Since I have planned to buy 1 or 2 more 500GB SATA drives.
Can it handle 3 sata cd-rw and all the other good stuff still? or perhaps I should get a 620?

 

[SparkyJJO]

The Corsair HX520 will have plenty of power.

For the 3 pin fans, get some of these - quick and easy conversion. I haven't seen any PSU with those built into it.

 

[Tangman85]

Hm, I live in Sweden and I would like a local store here to have those conversators, I haven't had much luck finding them though

 

[JEDIYoda]

Originally posted by: Tangman85
Okay, mhm, yeah I know you mentioned it MarcVenice, I've used this PSU for well over a year now and never really had any problems with it.
I lack a lot of knowledge about these things, I have chassi 3pin fans, the PSU you suggested me doesn't have it, it has a big fat 4pin connector with only 2 "pins?", things sticking out of it, I can't connect that to my fans

My very first build I ran an OKIA 350 that came with the case of rover a year no issues....
then one day i startd getting randome reboots and such. Even though I was not over clocking and had barely a load on the puppy the PSU started having issues.

Fortunately I got a name brand PSU and have never looked back!

Fortunately I switched PSU`s before other things possibly would happen!

You live in Sweden and can`t find Corsair that is all right!

Get another name brand PSU.
Most of the newer Antc`s will work just fine!
The Earthwatts.....NeoHE.....etc

Get yourself a nice 500 or 600 watt Antec PSU....

The key is get a name brand!

 

[Tangman85]

nono, I live in sweden and can get Corsair 520HX, what I can't get is that adapter cable from newegg to Sweden

If you have an article number by manufacturer or so, could help me out a bit!

 

[SparkyJJO]

Here
http://www.petrastechshop.com/3pinto4pinad.html

They ship internationally as well, email them (contact us, first email address). They are good at getting back with you within a day or so.

 

[JEDIYoda]

Thank You Sparky!