Video Card Power Connection

  • Thread starter Thread starter Board_or_Burn
  • Start date Start date
B

Board_or_Burn

I recently purchased a ATI X1650 Pro (AGP) and went to install it.
The only problem is theat it requires a power cable to be directly
connected to it. I know I need to connect it to the Molex Connectors,
but the connection point on the Video Card is samller than the molex,
I'm guessing I need an adaptor of some sort but I do not know where to
order it from. The connection has four long pins and is only about a
half an inch wide. Any help would be greatlyt appreciated, I hope I
described it well enough it is kinda hard to describe.

Thanks
 
In said:
I recently purchased a ATI X1650 Pro (AGP) and went to install it.
The only problem is theat it requires a power cable to be directly
connected to it. I know I need to connect it to the Molex Connectors,
but the connection point on the Video Card is samller than the molex,
I'm guessing I need an adaptor of some sort but I do not know where to
order it from. The connection has four long pins and is only about a
half an inch wide. Any help would be greatlyt appreciated, I hope I
described it well enough it is kinda hard to describe.
Click to expand...
You probably need to buy a more modern power-supply with the extra
high-current connection for the new AGP board.

Somewhat like people buying new motherboards supporting the newer and
more power-hungry CPUs have to buy new power-supplies with fancy
connectors to supply power more directly to them.
 
I recently purchased a ATI X1650 Pro (AGP) and went to install it.
The only problem is theat it requires a power cable to be directly
connected to it. I know I need to connect it to the Molex Connectors,
but the connection point on the Video Card is samller than the molex,
I'm guessing I need an adaptor of some sort but I do not know where to
order it from. The connection has four long pins and is only about a
half an inch wide.
Click to expand...

Adapters are common. Get one from your local computer or office supply store.

Must be a really cheap card; mine came with an adapter...
 
John Weiss said:
Adapters are common. Get one from your local computer or office supply
store.

Must be a really cheap card; mine came with an adapter...
Click to expand...
Sounds like a floppy drive power connection. Check all PSU connectors,
many have 2 of these. If you are not using a floppy driv, disconnect both
cables and use the power connector on the video card.

Mike.
 
I recently purchased a ATI X1650 Pro (AGP) and went to install it.
The only problem is theat it requires a power cable to be directly
connected to it. I know I need to connect it to the Molex Connectors,
but the connection point on the Video Card is samller than the molex,
I'm guessing I need an adaptor of some sort but I do not know where to
order it from. The connection has four long pins and is only about a
half an inch wide. Any help would be greatlyt appreciated, I hope I
described it well enough it is kinda hard to describe.

Thanks
Click to expand...

This card uses a floppy connector.

http://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/productimage/14-161-053-03.jpg

This card uses a Molex connector (nylon box surrounds the four pins).

http://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/productimage/14-103-018-04.jpg

And this X1650, uses a PCI Express connector ! Talk about crazy.

http://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/productimage/14-121-066-04.jpg

*******

If you needed a floppy connector, and none was available on the
power supply, one of these adapters might solve the problem.

"Power Y-splitter Cable (2 Large & 1 Small end)"
http://www.startech.com/Product/ItemDetail.aspx?productid=PYO2SL&c=CA

Paul
 
I recently purchased a ATI X1650 Pro (AGP) and went to install it.
The only problem is theat it requires a power cable to be directly
connected to it. I know I need to connect it to the Molex Connectors,
but the connection point on the Video Card is samller than the molex,
I'm guessing I need an adaptor of some sort but I do not know where to
order it from. The connection has four long pins and is only about a
half an inch wide. Any help would be greatlyt appreciated, I hope I
described it well enough it is kinda hard to describe.

Thanks
Click to expand...

Sounds like you need a Floppy Berg Connector. Buy a Male Molex to Female
Berg Adapter from your local computer store.Costs a couple bucks.

PB
 
I recently purchased a ATI X1650 Pro (AGP) and went to install it.
The only problem is theat it requires a power cable to be directly
connected to it. I know I need to connect it to the Molex Connectors,
but the connection point on the Video Card is samller than the molex,
I'm guessing I need an adaptor of some sort but I do not know where to
order it from. The connection has four long pins and is only about a
half an inch wide. Any help would be greatlyt appreciated, I hope I
described it well enough it is kinda hard to describe.

Thanks
Click to expand...

My card came with an adaptor - in the retail box.Unfortunately, the
card doesn't appear to work :(
 
Back
Top