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PSU with connections for PCI-E

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whovous

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ASUS SLI Deluxe

I am very interested in this refurbed card for a new build, as it gives me a whole lot of mobo for very little money. I am trying to keep the price quite low, so plan to use only one video card for now.

What do I need to look for in a power supply? Specifically, I am completely clueless about the requirements of PCI-Express. Do I need a special connector to get power to the video card? Or does it take power from the mobo like my AGP card does?

If I need a special connector, can I just get something that adapts one of the molex connectors?

I guess what i basically want to know about shopping for a power supply is this: Can I just look for a SATA-ready supply, or do I need to look for both SATA and PCI-E readiness? I am not asking about brands or wattage, just connectors.
 
The PSU is a very important part of your system.
If you go with a crappy unit, you risk killing other system components.

PCI-Express uses a special plug, and whatever card you buy may come with an adapter that goes from regular molex to "PCI-E Plug" Or you can always buy it separately.

Adapter
 
Thanks. This is a budget box, so I need to keep the price down, but I won't buy a junk supply. I just won't buy a great one, either. I will not put much of a load on it in any case.

I appreciate the answer. That is one less variable to worry about.
 
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