If your PSU doesn't have a PCI Express plug which is six pins, you can buy a adapter, which uses two four pin molex to convert to 1 six pin. Like this:
No, your not alone because you are dead on right. He needs a dependable PSU that should be no less than 500 watts with his 12v rails at least a minimum combined 30A.
Details Details, I was waiting for him to reply before I said anything else.
should spend no less then 49.99.
for the 450 watt forton, thats as cheap as I would go. But everyone pretty much knows what Ill reccomend and if I have to Ill say it but its usally not required.
I'm buying a 7800GT for $319, an $81 mobo, $86 worth of RAM, and a $62 harddrive- plus I gotta find someone to install the mobo for me and I have to get XP installed so I'd say that's about $100 more. Right now I think $50 is my LIMIT. Is this a good power supply?
Don't go for the cheapest solution on a psu. Idk how many times that needs to be said. You're desktop'll look great with such a nice gfx card and all, especially when it's all completely fuggin -fried- b/c a lame psu couldn't supply it. =S
people just don't get it, you should go with Antec Smart power 500 watt for 68.99 at newegg, though ur cheap as hell so go with a 450 watt forton, 49.99.