Cable Matters (2-Pack 6-Pin PCIe to 8-Pin PCIe Adapter Power Cable - 10cm

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Here are a few examples of GPUs that don’t require external power: GT 1030, GTX 1050 2GB variant, RX 550, RX 460, and many others. As none of these GPUs have a lot of processing power, they don’t need more than 75 watts of power. 6-Pin Connector A 6-pin connector You mean the 4 pin you usually use to connect to your motherboard (EPS/CPU power) to 1 8 pin for your videocard (6+2 pin PCIE)? General rule of thumb: if you have to use an adapter to make your PSU do it, your PSU shouldn't be doing it. The only exception to that, imo, is dual 6-pin to 8-pin, which is imo usually safe as long as the adapter isn't total shit. A single 6-pin to 8-pin will provide as much power as a 6-pin, and is generally a bad idea. There is also a rule of thumb that the PSU runs best when it’s at 50% capacity, but that is a different topic that should be looked at on a case-by-case basis. 12-Pin Connectors As mentioned earlier, the 12-pin power connector is the latest technology necessary for NVIDIA’s 3000 series graphics cards. Because there were relatively few PSUs with a 12-pin power connector on the launch of the 3000 series, NVIDIA included a dual 8-pin to 12-pin adapter with its product. SATA to 6-Pin PCI-E Adapter Cable

Cable Matters (2-Pack 6-Pin PCIe to 8-Pin PCIe Adapter Power

is more than sufficient. My specs are i5 2500k, 1x5400 Samsung SATA 2 TB, 2x4GB DDR3, Radeon 5850 (currently), 3x92mm fans and 2x80mm fans with an SSD to be added and a couple of USB peripherals (dongle, KB and mouse)On the very good assumption I do not wish to change the PSU, what are your suggestions? I may have to consider the GTX 1060 which isn't my first choice but certainly better then no upgrade. When gaming enthusiasts build a PC, they come across any compatibility issues. In the case of connecting components, the same thing happens as well. You can find power connectors that are not compatible with the motherboard or other hardware in the computer. Undoubtedly computers around the globe get manufactured by different brands and engineers. The 8 pin spec has been available since 2008 - so access to 8 pin connectors doesn't really come into it. 6+2 is the same as an 8 pin connector - it just allows the flexibility to plug into either 6 or 8 pin.

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The adapters and converters help users connect the new-age GPUs to older PSUs without any challenges. You can easily use these adapters to connect to achieve compatibility with high-end GPUs. These adapters are often termed Molex adapters/Molex converters. Here are some adapters or converters that you can use to compatibility with your desired pin connectors. 1. 4-Pin Molex To 6-Pin PCI-E Adapter Cable The 12-pin GPU cable is the most trending development from the NVIDIA graphics company. The connectors in these cables come with a 3.0 mm pitch. This implies that its real physical dimension is the same as an 8-pin connector, and it also doesn’t occupy much internal space for the airflow. The design of the 12-pin connector comes easy without much confusion. One row is for power, and the other is for ground. 12-Pin GPU CableAs noted in the earlier sections of this editorial, the 12-pin GPU power connectors are the most recently deployed technology in the case of GPUs. The 12-pin produces more than 500 watts of power supply that meets the demand of most high-end GPUs. It includes NVIDIA’s 3000 series graphics cards like 3090, 3080, 3070, and 3060. SATA to 6-Pin PCI-E Adapter Cable