Please power down and connect the pcie power cables MSI GTX 1060

th3lazylegend · Oct 10, 2016

Hello,

I'm upgrading my GPU from an Nvidia GeForce GTX 670 to an MSI GeForce GTX 1060. The GTX 670 requires two 6 pin connectors. The 1060 requires an 8 pin. I was informed by the company I purchased it from, that it should be ok. However, when I powered up my PC I got a warning message saying "Please power down and connect the PCI-E power cables for this graphics card". So I am now unsure of a way forward. Could I have damaged the Graphics Card by using the 6 pin connector?

Any help would be great!

Thanks

greens · Oct 10, 2016

You need a 6 pin to 8 pin adapter, one was likely included with your GPU. They can be had for very cheap at computer parts stores or online.

superninja12 · Oct 10, 2016

1, NEVER USE ADAPTERS.
2, what kind of psu do you have? and do not continue you get that message for your safety of your components.

bignastyid · Oct 10, 2016

Unlikely you damaged it but you will need an 8-pin connection for the card to work. You might be able to get away with using a dual 6-pin to 8-pin adapter as long as you don't get a cheap one with thin wires.

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-6-Pin-Female-8-Pin-Cable/dp/B00M49SELW

Whats the make and model of the current PSU? If it's a lower quality unit you'd likley be best served replacing it as many low quality units have the potential to damage other components.

th3lazylegend · Oct 10, 2016

The PSU is a "500 Watts Power Supplies (CoolerMaster Elite 500watt Gaming Power Supply)"

greens · Oct 10, 2016

superninja12 :

There is absolutely no reason not to use an adapter. It isn't like the power isn't coming from the same 12v rail anyway.
9 out of 10 PSUs just use a loop of wire to turn 6 pin to 8pin anyway. There is absolutely no reason not to use an adapter.

superninja12 · Oct 10, 2016

thats not a quality powersupply i suggest you to upgade to at least an xfx ts 550w/ corsair 550w cxm, preferbly an evga supernova gs/g2 550w

bystander · Oct 10, 2016

When the guys where you purchased the GPU said it was ok, they assumed you'd use the 2x6pin adapter that likely came with your new GPU. Also, when you power down, don't forget to also unplug the PC from the outlet. PC's for many years now maintain a small amount of power, even when turned off.

bignastyid · Oct 10, 2016

th3lazylegend :

Replace ASAP you have a potential system killer power your rig. you should consider yourself luck it somehoe manged to power a 670 without starting a fire. Quit gambling and buy a decent PSU.

greens · Oct 10, 2016

bystander :

WTF, do not unplug your PC from the wall, switch it to off, but leave it plugged in.

If you unplug your PC you unground it.

His PSU is fine guys, jesus, he just needs 6+2 adapter, its like pennies at the store, all this confusion for a super simple answer. He has no real need to replace his PSU, they all have OCP, OVP, UVP, its ALL standard now guys. He is fine.

greens · Oct 10, 2016

Ignore the haters, your bottom of the barrel Coolermaster power supply isn't going to catch fire or blow up. It is certified by Underwriters Laboratory and follows all legal conventions required by local and federal regulations.

greens · Oct 10, 2016

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-6-Pin-Female-8-Pin-Cable/dp/B00M49SELW

Seems really expensive to me, you should be able to find one at a computer store for much, much less. Usually they have black and yellow wires on them.

https://www.amazon.com/PCI-Express-Video-Y-Splitter-Adapter-Supply/dp/B00VWEGKD4

This one is a bit cheaper but still seems like a lot to me, i'd imagine Fry's would have them for a couple bucks, but not every town is lucky enough to have a Fry's.

bignastyid · Oct 10, 2016

greens :

I have seen countless cheap PSUs( including Cooler masters) that supposedly had protections fry other componets and even entire systems it's one of the dangers of using garbage grade PSUs. It's not hate it's experience.

th3lazylegend · Oct 10, 2016

greens :

Thanks for your help, I'll look into getting a new PSU, didn't even realize that it would struggle to run the 1060.

superninja12 · Oct 10, 2016

sure buddy ignore us and the warning system https://youtu.be/f6snWfd1v7M?t=38s
*sarcasm off

bignastyid · Oct 10, 2016

th3lazylegend :

If it will run a 670 it will run likely run a 1060, that's not the problem. The problem is the unit is a ticking time bomb and when it eventually fails it has the potential to take other parts with it.
Why you shouldn't use a low quality PSU is not a lesson you want to learn the hard way as it can get rather expensive.

superninja12 · Oct 10, 2016

dont use adapters pelase, its not safe!

greens · Oct 10, 2016

superninja12 :

Interesting video. Wonder how he calculated load and if it was all on the 12v rail or what, if you draw 300w through 5v any PSU would pop.

Popping is generally good. Saves the system. There would be no pop if the fuseable links and shunts didn't exist. Just like when your house breaker pops, or a fuze in your car gives.

A lot of low quality PSUs fluff their numbers making the max load impossible to achieve.

Fact is his PSU isn't those in the video and works just fine as is.

greens · Oct 10, 2016

superninja12 :

All native 6+2 pins are physically identical to a 6 to 8 pin adapter.

Why would it be unsafe? It's literally just 12v and common lines, but 2 more of them.

They are included with new GPUs even though they are unsafe? I mean... It's not like the throughput is going to exceed the rating for the gauge of wire.

Its just for the GPU's wants. There is ostensibly no difference between the draw on a 6pin GPU versus an 8 pin gpu.

Is 1x 8 pin more dangerous than 2 6 pins? Of course not. Is 2 8 pins somehow dangerous? No. There is really no difference, all these wires connected to a single 12 volt rail anyway.

superninja12 · Oct 10, 2016

1) the v2 unit is on 4 from the cooler master 500w http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html
and that one is bad the one op has hasnt got even a review on a website because its that bad.
so yes its a timebomb.

2) thats psu gets used to a patern and can that wear and torn psu cant handle a new voltage .
3) that psu gives already unstable voltages now lets convert it to an 8pin adapter which draws more power, its not smart and besides that I cant find it but i remember psu experts like blackbird dont recommand adapters.

g-unit1111 · Oct 10, 2016

greens :

You are aware that doesn't mean anything right?

WyomingKnott · Oct 10, 2016

The Galaxy Note 7 has UL certification...

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