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Evga 760 6pin + 6 Pin ( 8 pin socket?)

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October 28, 2013 1:18:54 PM

I just bought this
http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=02G-P4-276...

Found out it uses a 6 and 8 pin unfortunately I don't have a 8pin or sufficient cables to adapt one.

So my question is would it still work properly with two 6 pins one in the 8pin socket?
(The nvidia reference design uses two 6pins)

I also currently use a GTX 460 which has a very similar power requirement to the 760. It seems the 8pin on the EVGA 760 is just used for extra power for over clocking?

Cables I use for gtx 460 (two molex adapted to a 6pin and one standalone 6pin)

Any help appreciated
Thanks

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October 28, 2013 1:29:00 PM

No, it probably won't work at all. An 8pin PCIe is rated at double the wattage of a 6pin PCIe (150W vs 75W). Your card won't draw all of that extra power, but it's likely to need the correct cable inserted to start in the first place. If they felt the need to upgrade the cable situation, then it's likely to need that, as it has a decent factory overclock.
Additionally, using molex adaptors can work fine, but it's generally considered a bad solution, as any good, modern PSU of acceptable wattage will come with all of the cables it requires. There can also be issues with 12V rails too.

Bottom line, get a new PSU (something in the 500-550W range is likely plenty for a single GTX760) or return the card.
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October 28, 2013 1:40:15 PM

rolli59 said:
Ok that explains the adapters. Not a very good unit actually bottom of the barrel, funny thread about them http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/310123-28-power-suppl... read the comments after the first post!
I would replace with a quality 500-550watt PSU with correct connectors.


Thanks, The PSU is really limited connection wise, not worth playing with the adapters then?
Corsair CX600M was the power supply I'm looking at, I cant see anything wrong with it myself? :) 
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October 28, 2013 1:42:17 PM

lukelc1 said:


Thanks, The PSU is really limited connection wise, not worth playing with the adapters then?
Corsair CX600M was the power supply I'm looking at, I cant see anything wrong with it myself? :) 


Pretty solid, at that price range its unlikely you'll find anything modular that's as good quality. I'd usually recommend the XFX Core 550 if you are in the UK, very good quality for the price, but not modular. Antec HCG 620 is similar, Seasonic M12II 520 is around that price range and is modular.
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October 28, 2013 1:44:27 PM

The CX600M is a much better PSU actually rated correctly. You could mess with adapters and get it to work but really the life of all your components depends on the PSU and knowing that it is substandard I would not feel comfortable of using it.
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October 28, 2013 1:45:55 PM

Rammy said:
lukelc1 said:


Thanks, The PSU is really limited connection wise, not worth playing with the adapters then?
Corsair CX600M was the power supply I'm looking at, I cant see anything wrong with it myself? :) 


Pretty solid, at that price range its unlikely you'll find anything modular that's as good quality. I'd usually recommend the XFX Core 550 if you are in the UK, very good quality for the price, but not modular. Antec HCG 620 is similar, Seasonic M12II 520 is around that price range and is modular.


600w would leave me some room for expandability correct, couple Hard drives maybe future GPU upgrade?
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October 28, 2013 1:49:35 PM

Yes it would.
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