I have been doing some reading on several forums and can't quite get the answer I am looking for.
I have an older model thermaltake 700W modular power supply. It comes with 2 independent 6pin pci-connectors.
My last video card was an msi GTX970. That video card required 1 6pin and 1 8pin pci-e connection. That card also included a 6pin to 8pin adapter, of which I used with no issues. When I sold that card the adapter went with it.
The new video card that I ordered is a GTX 1070. That card requires a single 8pin pci-e connector and from reviews I am reading an adapter is not shipped with the box.
Now on to my question. I have seen several 6pin to 8pin adapters. In my readings I am understanding this is not a good way to go and buying a new psu is the best option. However, when I look at my sons new 850W modular psu he has a 6pin+2 pci-e connector on one of his wires. The addition of the 2 looks very similar to what a 6pin to 8pin adapter is. So whats the difference? Can I just get an adapter? I would rather not buy a new psu.
I have an older model thermaltake 700W modular power supply. It comes with 2 independent 6pin pci-connectors.
My last video card was an msi GTX970. That video card required 1 6pin and 1 8pin pci-e connection. That card also included a 6pin to 8pin adapter, of which I used with no issues. When I sold that card the adapter went with it.
The new video card that I ordered is a GTX 1070. That card requires a single 8pin pci-e connector and from reviews I am reading an adapter is not shipped with the box.
Now on to my question. I have seen several 6pin to 8pin adapters. In my readings I am understanding this is not a good way to go and buying a new psu is the best option. However, when I look at my sons new 850W modular psu he has a 6pin+2 pci-e connector on one of his wires. The addition of the 2 looks very similar to what a 6pin to 8pin adapter is. So whats the difference? Can I just get an adapter? I would rather not buy a new psu.
They just connect your stuff together.
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