Graphics Card Installation (first time)

[[GFL] Xx-THORN-xX]

I bought a computer premade with the recommendation that I buy a graphics card to improve it, so I check whether it has the right slot on the motherboard and does as well as having enough power provided by the psu for it. However when I tried to install it I could not find a 6 pin connection for it. I do have an adaptor for molex but there is only one spare connection from what I can see and need two for it. There does seem like there is a molex connection that is attached to something that is not doing much one of my questions is whether it is safe to try and see if it works and my other is how I could resolve the problem.
Note: The current graphics card I'm using is integrated

[ KARR™]

All molex connectors should be attached to the power supply, i cant think of a single time i have seen one attached randomly between two devices and NOT to the power supply...!

Try it, it shouldn't hurt, if you need two, you can get Y splitters, that will turn ONE into TWO and then use your adaptor on that.

If you're running out of power connectors though, make sure your adaptor can give out as much power as your GPU will actually neeed.

[[GFL] Xx-THORN-xX]

I checked that and it said that it met the requirement but, thanks for the advice might give it a go or buy a Y splitter like you said.

[Biff]

If the card you bought doesn't have a connection for it, don't worry about it. However, it sounds as if you are currently using an integrated graphics. Before installing the card, which should go in the slot nearest the cpu, you will have to go into the bios to disable the integrated graphics. So; shut down computer
reboot till you see press "DEL" to go to bios ( might be a different key for yours)
Use arrow keys to navigate.
Under "power", or management, or advanced (depends on your bios)
look for graphics. Disable it. Save and Exit.
Let it boot, then shut it down again, disconnect your power supply so you don't get shocked
Wait a minute or so, because they hold a residule bit of electricity.
Make sure you are grounded and install the card making sure its properly seated in the slot.Hope this helps.

[[GFL] Xx-THORN-xX]

Thanks for the advice forgot to do that, I just made sure that the computer was off then I took the power cable out. At the moment I am waiting for the necessary adapter to arrive so I can install the graphics card. I presume turning the integrated back on is done by the same method through the BIOS.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

If it's pre-made OEM machine, and it did not already have some form of dedicated GPU card, then I can assure you the included PSU is going to be weak.

If the GPU requires PCI-E power plug connections and your PSU does not have ANY. Get a new PSU. Molex adapter can work, but it sounds like u don't even have enough of those. If you use PCI-E to Molex adapter, it needs to be on a dedicated line. Especially if the PSU is border line for the GPU requirements.

What brand + model is your PC Desktop?

[[GFL] Xx-THORN-xX]

Here is a link:http://www.ebuyer.com/410614-cyberpower-gaming-quad-commando-elite-pc-ecc01141?utm_source=google&utm_medium=products&gclid=CNKD-fq-yrkCFXLItAod1U8A4A

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Ok well it's a very cheap system in a nice case is all it is.


Open the case and look at the specs on the power supply sticker.
Should be a model# listed on it. Due to it being bottom-mounted, the sticker might be on the opposite side of the power supply chassis.

[[GFL] Xx-THORN-xX]

I have looked around the container of the psu and I couldn't find one and I don't really want to open it up however, when I was looking I did notice one more molex that is not connected to anything but it is tied to a bunch of wires so it is hard to move do you think I could use this molex in conjunction with other I have if I can free it?

[[GFL] Xx-THORN-xX]

wow lots of things to think about must be so much easier building from scratch

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Just going by this picture[img.ebyrcdn.net] shown for that linked CyberPower desktop, the Power Supply is a generic one, 450W. So either the sticker is on the opposite side (which may require u to un-screw the PSU from the case in order to view the other side of it) or ask CyberPower-UK support about that PSU that comes with that particular system and see if they can provide you with the specs of it.

Their official website is here:
http://www.cyberpowersystem.co.uk

And also I saw CyberPower-UK actually reply to a question right on the page for your system[www.ebuyer.com], via Facebook. So you can try and ask them that way too.

https://www.facebook.com/CyberpowerUK

It appears as those they zip-tied (or otherwise secured) the Power Supply cables. So please remove the right side panel, and look for any extra cables that might be hidden from view. As you very well just might have enough to make a GPU upgrade possible. If the cables are not movable the way they are, u may need to cut/remove the zip ties in order to rearrange the cables so you can make use of them all.

But again to play it safe I would replace that generic 450W with a quality, efficient 80+PLUS Certified (Bronze minimum rating) PSU of at least 500W to help ensure plenty of watts/amps for GPU upgrades. Not to mention to gain more power cables without using a bunch of splitter cable adapters. Especially when comes to GPU PCI-E power cables.

[[GFL] Xx-THORN-xX]

Thanks for your help guys, eventually when I make a new PC probably next year I'll make sure I have enough power in reserve and that it has the right cabling, as I i'll be taking this graphics card into my new build, this is just temporary.