I feel a bit stupid asking this, but I just really want to make sure that what I think is correct is correct so I don't fry my new GPU or anything else for that matter.
I've got a couple year old build (here's the PCpart list, http://pcpartpicker.com/list/wrMHWZ yes it's pretty terrible, no need to make comments there) running this PSU: http://pcpartpicker.com/product/cvXfrH/corsair-power-supply-cx430m
I've just purchased a 1070 in what is the first wave of new parts for my new build, specifically the ASUS ROG Strix here: http://www.frys.com/product/8876582
Now my issue is that the GPU has an 8 pin power connector but the PSU did not come with an 8 pin cable, all I've got is 6 pins in an 8 pin connector (2 empty pins) to 6 + 2 pin. I can post pictures if that'd help.
My questions are this:
1. Can I use this cable to power my GPU. And if so what end should go where?
2. Assuming I can, should I? According to very quick math, and PcPart's estimated required wattage, I'd be running at 85% capacity of the PSU.
I have no problem with the answer to both or either of these questions being no, I'll just move up the purchase of the new PSU, I just want input from people more learned than myself.
Thank you!
I've got a couple year old build (here's the PCpart list, http://pcpartpicker.com/list/wrMHWZ yes it's pretty terrible, no need to make comments there) running this PSU: http://pcpartpicker.com/product/cvXfrH/corsair-power-supply-cx430m
I've just purchased a 1070 in what is the first wave of new parts for my new build, specifically the ASUS ROG Strix here: http://www.frys.com/product/8876582
Now my issue is that the GPU has an 8 pin power connector but the PSU did not come with an 8 pin cable, all I've got is 6 pins in an 8 pin connector (2 empty pins) to 6 + 2 pin. I can post pictures if that'd help.
My questions are this:
1. Can I use this cable to power my GPU. And if so what end should go where?
2. Assuming I can, should I? According to very quick math, and PcPart's estimated required wattage, I'd be running at 85% capacity of the PSU.
I have no problem with the answer to both or either of these questions being no, I'll just move up the purchase of the new PSU, I just want input from people more learned than myself.
Thank you!
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