A Motherboard Question

[bobber205]

I am getting a motherboard is PCI-E on it.

Do I have to get a PS with a PCI-E support cable? What's the deal with that?

 

[Eidorian]

It's just that the power supply supports having a direct power cable to the PCI-Express bus for more power hungry video cards.

 

[Anonymous Freak]

I am getting a motherboard is PCI-E on it.

Do I have to get a PS with a PCI-E support cable? What's the deal with that?

First, only PCI-E video cards require the special connector. The motherboard itself uses a standard ATX connector, with the now-standard extra 4 pin connector.

Second, there are adapters that can convert a normal Molex (aka 'device') power connection into the PCI-E video power connector.

So, in all likelihood, you will not need a new power supply. But, if you want to run high-power-use devices, and your power supply is more than two or three years old, make sure it can handle the load.

 

[bobber205]

I am buying the PS tonight.

About 400W is what I'm wanting. All the best deals on newegg are w/o PCI-E support. Will a 8500 need that extra power?

 

[Eidorian]

I am buying the PS tonight.

About 400W is what I'm wanting. All the best deals on newegg are w/o PCI-E support. Will a 8500 need that extra power?

The 8500 and 8600 only need to draw their power from the PCI-Express slot.