6-pin to 8-pin PCI-E adapter adequate for 280x?

Footyman

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I'm in the process of making my second build and I found that my current PSU has a single 8-pin connector.

The problem is my CPU requires an 8-pin connector and my GPU requires a 6-pin and an 8-pin.

Would I be able to get away with powering my GPU via a 6-pin connector and 6-pin to 8-pin PCI-E adapter or do I have other options?

Thanks!

Motherboad - Asus M5A97 R2.0
CPU - AMD FX 6300
GPU - MSI R9 280X 6GB
PSU - Ultra LSP650

PS. I plan on upgrading my power supply in the future but a the moment my budget won't allow it.

 

Footyman

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Sorry i have little to no knowledge of psu's, what exactly does that mean?