Question about power connectors on my gigabyte GTX 760

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ChrisDFW1

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Ok so my gtx 760 has an 8pin and a 6 pin connector. My PSU has 2x6+2 connectors. For the 6pin, is it safe to plug into the 6+2 and leave the ground wires out or should I buy a 6 to 8 pin adapter?
 
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Yes it's safe, some graphics cards requires two 8pin connectors that's why they are separate
I also have GTX-760 but MSI version and run mine with one 6pin and one 6+2pin additional 2pins just hanging inside of my case!
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Yes it's safe, some graphics cards requires two 8pin connectors that's why they are separate
I also have GTX-760 but MSI version and run mine with one 6pin and one 6+2pin additional 2pins just hanging inside of my case!
 
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The difference between 6pin and 8pin is 6pin can deliver 75W and 8pin 150W that's the difference!
 
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Correct. The extra ground pin allows the third yellow 12v wire in the 6 pin part to function.
 
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OK will do.. the rest of my shipments for my new rig will be here tomorrow. I am ready to assemble this bad boy. My first PC build! Just asking questions to make it go smoother. Thank you guys for the help!!
 
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