Geforce GTX 760 6 pin okay?

Nagromicous · Apr 12, 2014

I've decided on a MSI Geforce GTX 760. http://www.scan.co.uk/products/2gb-msi-gtx-760-twin-frozr-gaming-oc-28nm-pcie-30-(x16)-6008mhz-gddr5-gpu-1085mhz-boost-1150mhz-core But, as I understand it, has a thermal design power of 170 watts. Consequently the GPU has one 6 pin and one 8 pin pci-e power input. Since I would be upgrading from a GTX 560 all I have is 2 6 pin power adapters. My question is: Would I be okay plugging a 6 pin pci-e power into an 8 pin slot until I can get a new PSU? Thanks.
-Nagro

coastie65 · Apr 12, 2014

Nagromicous :

You need all of it. Some PSUs have a 6 PIn and Another 6Pin with an additinal 2 Pin to make up the 8 pin connector.

paitjsu sadff · Apr 12, 2014

its alright you will need to use a 6 pins to 8 pins adapter that looks just like this : http://www.pcpower.com/images/products/b/PCIE-6-8_3853.jpg
there should be one included in the box with your new graphics card

Nijinski · Apr 12, 2014

I've got that card, it came with a 6 to 8 adaptor in the box