Posted July 28, 2021 Hi, I recently bought a 3060 and realized my PSU only has 6 pin connectors, while I need an 8 pin to power the card. The PSU should be powerful enought to run it, so I was wondering if there would be any problem running it with an adaptor similiar to what is pictured below, or if I would need to get a new PSU. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 28, 2021 Just now, Xargaze said: Hi, I recently bought a 3060 and realized my PSU only has 6 pin connectors, while I need an 8 pin to power the card. The PSU should be powerful enought to run it, What PSU is it? If it doesn't have 8 (6+2) pin PCIe connectors it's likely either really old or really crappy. Don't use adapters, especially not a single 6pin connector to dual 8pin connector like you have pictured. That's a fire hazard! CPU: Intel i7 6700k | Motherboard: Gigabyte Z170x Gaming 5 | RAM: 2x16GB 3000MHz Corsair Vengeance LPX | GPU: Gigabyte Aorus GTX 1080ti | PSU: Corsair RM750x (2018) | Case: BeQuiet SilentBase 800 | Cooler: Arctic Freezer 34 eSports | SSD: Samsung 970 Evo 500GB + Samsung 840 500GB + Crucial MX500 2TB | Monitor: Acer Predator XB271HU + Samsung BX2450 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 28, 2021 Yeah, i'm curious of the specific model of PSU. If its a 3060, it'll only be a single 8-pin connector but still, not ideal. Modern GPU, get a modern PSU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 28, 2021 Dual 6 pin to 8 pin is usually the most adapt-y I'll get. Since 6 pin is rated for 75 watts and 8 pin is rated for 150 watts. Typically a single 6 pin to 8 pin adapter will work, but it's not the type of thing I'm comfortable with risking if I can help it, personally. I WILL find your ITX build thread, and I WILL recommend the SIlverstone Sugo SG13B Primary PC: i7 8086k - EVGA Z370 Classified K - G.Skill Trident Z RGB - WD SN750 - Jedi Order Titan Xp - Hyper 212 Black (with RGB Riing flair) - EVGA G3 650W - dual booting Windows 10 and Linux - Black and green theme, Razer brainwashed me. Draws 400 watts under max load, for reference. How many watts do I need? ATX 3.0 & PCIe 5.0 spec, PSU misconceptions, protections explained, group reg is bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 28, 2021 What is your psu? Could you show us a pic of the psu rail amperages? Cause its about the amperage not just a matter of age If your psu has rather low 12v but high 5v or 3v then dont use it, if otherwise then maybe but compare it to a newer psu in your wattage range Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 28, 2021 20 minutes ago, Xargaze said: The PSU should be powerful enought to run it Make and model of the PSU? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 28, 2021 Author 20 minutes ago, Spotty said: What PSU is it? If it doesn't have 8 (6+2) pin PCIe connectors it's likely either really old or really crappy. Don't use adapters, especially not a single 6pin connector to dual 8pin connector like you have pictured. That's a fire hazard! 16 minutes ago, rickeo said: Yeah, i'm curious of the specific model of PSU. If its a 3060, it'll only be a single 8-pin connector but still, not ideal. Modern GPU, get a modern PSU. 11 minutes ago, Somerandomtechyboi said: What is your psu? Could you show us a pic of the psu rail amperages? Cause its about the amperage not just a matter of age If your psu has rather low 12v but high 5v or 3v then dont use it, if otherwise then maybe but compare it to a newer psu in your wattage range Pictured the PSU below Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 28, 2021 Just now, Xargaze said: Pictured the PSU below That PSU is over a decade old... You should really replace it if you're planning on using an RTX 3060. It should have 6+2pin PCIe connectors though, assuming you are using the cables that originally came with the power supply - using other cables may damage the PSU or your computer. CPU: Intel i7 6700k | Motherboard: Gigabyte Z170x Gaming 5 | RAM: 2x16GB 3000MHz Corsair Vengeance LPX | GPU: Gigabyte Aorus GTX 1080ti | PSU: Corsair RM750x (2018) | Case: BeQuiet SilentBase 800 | Cooler: Arctic Freezer 34 eSports | SSD: Samsung 970 Evo 500GB + Samsung 840 500GB + Crucial MX500 2TB | Monitor: Acer Predator XB271HU + Samsung BX2450 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 28, 2021 Just now, Xargaze said: Pictured the PSU below Yea you should replace it Cause 1 rail will only handle 216w So if you happen to have a gpu on the same rail as other components like the cpu or you have a power hungry gpu then itll overlead the psu and cause it to shutoff due to ocp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 28, 2021 1 minute ago, Somerandomtechyboi said: Yea you should replace it Cause 1 rail will only handle 216w So if you happen to have a gpu on the same rail as other components like the cpu or you have a power hungry gpu then itll overlead the psu and cause it to shutoff due to ocp ... Where are you getting 216W from for 1 rail for the [ancient] HX650? It's a single rail PSU, 52A on the 12V rail (624W). CPU: Intel i7 6700k | Motherboard: Gigabyte Z170x Gaming 5 | RAM: 2x16GB 3000MHz Corsair Vengeance LPX | GPU: Gigabyte Aorus GTX 1080ti | PSU: Corsair RM750x (2018) | Case: BeQuiet SilentBase 800 | Cooler: Arctic Freezer 34 eSports | SSD: Samsung 970 Evo 500GB + Samsung 840 500GB + Crucial MX500 2TB | Monitor: Acer Predator XB271HU + Samsung BX2450 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, Somerandomtechyboi said: Cause 1 rail will only handle 216w What do you mean? It's a single rail PSU with 52A at 12v! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 28, 2021 Author thanks for the help. guess I'll get a new psu then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 28, 2021 12 minutes ago, Spotty said: ... Where are you getting 216W from for 1 rail for the [ancient] HX650? It's a single rail PSU, 52A on the 12V rail (624W). If its actually a single rail psu capable of delivering that much amperage then no need to replace it as its already good enough but from what ive seen on pics online its a 3 rail psu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 28, 2021 5 minutes ago, Xargaze said: thanks for the help. guess I'll get a new psu then The real concern at this point is your cabling, the PSU is actually fine as long as you still trust it being that old. You should have a single 6+2 cable. I have an HX750 from Corsair still in use in my home server that I bought new in 2009. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 28, 2021 4 minutes ago, Somerandomtechyboi said: If its actually a single rail psu capable of delivering that much amperage then no need to replace it as its already good enough but from what ive seen on pics online its a 3 rail psu You're looking at the Corsair HX620, a completely different power supply from 2006. CPU: Intel i7 6700k | Motherboard: Gigabyte Z170x Gaming 5 | RAM: 2x16GB 3000MHz Corsair Vengeance LPX | GPU: Gigabyte Aorus GTX 1080ti | PSU: Corsair RM750x (2018) | Case: BeQuiet SilentBase 800 | Cooler: Arctic Freezer 34 eSports | SSD: Samsung 970 Evo 500GB + Samsung 840 500GB + Crucial MX500 2TB | Monitor: Acer Predator XB271HU + Samsung BX2450 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 28, 2021 1 minute ago, Spotty said: You're looking at the Corsair HX620, a completely different power supply from 2006. Seems like you are right Checked for another image and found the 12v rail to be 52a This psu is ok for a 3060 maybe but for more powerfull gpus i suggest swapping to a better psu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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