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I have a GPU that requires an 8-pin PCIE connector.

 

My PSU only has 2x 6pin power connectors.

 

So I took my 8 pin PCIE power cable, took two pins off one side and plugged it into the PSU, and then plugged the 8 pin end into the GPU.

 

Is this the correct way?

 

edit: This is my GPU

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Could you please specify what power supply you have?

Normally you would take a cable that comes with your power supply, which has a 6 pin and a '+2 pin' on the side and you plug that into your gpu.

 

But I have a hard time understanding what exactly kind of cable you use.

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17 minutes ago, PremierSupreme said:

I have a GPU that requires an 8-pin PCIE connector.

 

My PSU only has 2x 6pin power connectors.

 

So I took my 8 pin PCIE power cable, took two pins off one side and plugged it into the PSU, and then plugged the 8 pin end into the GPU.

 

Is this the correct way?

the cables should be marked which way round they go, you shouldnt really need to break of anything from the psu end, what psu are you using?

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5 minutes ago, minibois said:

Could you please specify what power supply you have?

Normally you would take a cable that comes with your power supply, which has a 6 pin and a '+2 pin' on the side and you plug that into your gpu.

 

But I have a hard time understanding what exactly kind of cable you use.

I have this power supply.

 

I don’t have the original cables, but I am using this PCIE power cable.

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1 minute ago, PremierSupreme said:

but I am using this PCIE power cable.

Your link is sending me back to this thread, so still not sure which cable you using.

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2 minutes ago, PremierSupreme said:

I have this power supply.

 

I don’t have the original cables, but I am using this PCIE power cable.

Your second link points to this thread.

But anyways, I wouldn't really recommend the CX 2012 for a GPU that needs a 6+2 pin.

But just check if the cables are the same type (type 3, type 4, etc.)

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7 minutes ago, minibois said:

Your second link points to this thread.

But anyways, I wouldn't really recommend the CX 2012 for a GPU that needs a 6+2 pin.

But just check if the cables are the same type (type 3, type 4, etc.)

Well, I could always order a replacement card that only requires a 6 pin. But the problem is I cannot find a 6 pin PCIE power cable anywhere online. Any thoughts?

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4 minutes ago, PremierSupreme said:

Well, I could always order a replacement card that only requires a 6 pin. But the problem is I cannot find a 6 pin PCIE power cable anywhere online. Any thoughts?

If you can’t find your cables for psu you can always order replacement 

https://www.corsair.com/uk/en/Categories/Products/Accessories-|-Parts/PC-Components/Power-Supplies/Type-3-Sleeved-Black-PCIe-Cable/p/CP-8920111

 But like @minibois said I would recommend replacing this psu entirely.

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6 minutes ago, Whiro said:

If you can’t find your cables for psu you can always order replacement 

https://www.corsair.com/uk/en/Categories/Products/Accessories-|-Parts/PC-Components/Power-Supplies/Type-3-Sleeved-Black-PCIe-Cable/p/CP-8920111

 But like @minibois said I would recommend replacing this psu entirely.

Yeah, I have just ordered a new 600w PSU from EVGA.

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1 minute ago, PremierSupreme said:

Yeah, I have just ordered a new 600w PSU from EVGA.

Ahhh why you didn’t asked before. This psu is not great as well. I know it’s quite cheap but for little more you could get something much better 

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4 minutes ago, PremierSupreme said:

Any suggestions?

What’s rest of your specs?

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Ryzen 3 2200g

MSI B350M Mortar (AM4 ATX board)

Palit GTX 1660 Super StormX

DDR4 2x4

250GB SSD x2

Where you from and what’s you max budget?

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5 minutes ago, PremierSupreme said:

Ryzen 3 2200g

MSI B350M Mortar (AM4 ATX board)

Palit GTX 1660 Super StormX

DDR4 2x4

250GB SSD x2

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/b37v6h/be-quiet-system-power-9-500-w-80-bronze-certified-atx-power-supply-bn246
 

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/FdRFf7/corsair-cx-2017-550w-80-bronze-certified-atx-power-supply-cp-9020121-na

These two are on cheaper side but still half decent. If you can spend more get something like that 


https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/dDH48d/corsair-txm-gold-550w-80-gold-certified-semi-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020133-na

 

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/zBfmP6/bitfenix-formula-gold-550w-80-gold-certified-atx-power-supply-bp-fm550ulag-7r


https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/qpvbt6/be-quiet-pure-power-11-cm-500-w-80-gold-certified-semi-modular-atx-power-supply-bn297

   @Whiro tag or quote will do the trick 

 

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38 minutes ago, Whiro said:

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/b37v6h/be-quiet-system-power-9-500-w-80-bronze-certified-atx-power-supply-bn246
 

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/FdRFf7/corsair-cx-2017-550w-80-bronze-certified-atx-power-supply-cp-9020121-na

These two are on cheaper side but still half decent. If you can spend more get something like that 


https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/dDH48d/corsair-txm-gold-550w-80-gold-certified-semi-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020133-na

 

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/zBfmP6/bitfenix-formula-gold-550w-80-gold-certified-atx-power-supply-bp-fm550ulag-7r


https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/qpvbt6/be-quiet-pure-power-11-cm-500-w-80-gold-certified-semi-modular-atx-power-supply-bn297

Thank you, that’s very helpful. I bought the last one on your list.

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