Can I run a RX 480?

FliptGaming · Oct 15, 2016

So, I just ordered my Gigabyte G1 Gaming RX 480 4gb and was wondering, if I only have a 6 pin, and the card requires 8 pin PCI-E, will I be able to draw enough power? If I won't be able to, please tell me a quick solution, if that involves getting just a 2 pin cable, or just purchasing an 8 pin. I also have the Corsair CX600 power supply if that is needed to know how much power draw I will have. Thanks!

Ethanh100 · Oct 15, 2016

No, you can use a molex to 8 pin adapter, but its not the most ideal solution and I would recommend upgrading your psu. If you cannot afford a upgraded psu, just get this, https://www.amazon.com/Molex-PCI-E-Power-Cable-Graphic/dp/B00KTXSL22/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1476585909&sr=8-5&keywords=molex+to+pcie

FliptGaming · Oct 15, 2016

Ethanh100 :

My current graphics card, the Radeon HD 6950, it uses two 6 pin connectors, will I be able to use one full 6 pin, and just plug in part of the other 6 pin, or will that not work as well?

Ethanh100 · Oct 15, 2016

Oh okay then you can use something like this below. This will be fine, nothing to really worry about. Don't try to use 2 6 pins without an adapter like this, you will likely end up with the wrong pin in the wrong hole.

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-6-Pin-Female-8-Pin-Cable/dp/B00M49SELW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1476586406&sr=8-1&keywords=dual+6+pin+to+8+pin

FliptGaming · Oct 15, 2016

Ethanh100 :

Thank you for your help, but I may have just realized that connected to my 6 pin PCI-E, there is a separate 2 pin, that may be the fix to this. It is a 6 pin with yellow cable going up to it, and kind of connected in the sleeve, there is another 2 pin. Do you think this is the fix?

InvalidError · Oct 15, 2016

FliptGaming :

That is not a 'fix', it is simply how it is meant to be used in the first place: instead of having separate 6-pin and 8-pin connectors, many PSU manufacturers have a 6-pin with detachable extra two pins (6+2) so the same connector can be used in both cases.

That's the same thing as the 24 pins ATX connector where many PSUs have a 20+4 connector to accommodate older boards with only a 20 pins connector by detaching the extra 3.3/5/12V/GND 4-pin block from the main connector.

4745454b · Oct 15, 2016

I know of no "CM600" Corsair PSU. I know of the CX600, and I think there is a CS600 as well. Both of those would have the 6+2 pin plugs that you spoke of. It's not an adapter, or a hack. Like Invalid said, it's how they were meant to be used. Just plug the 6+2pin plug into the RX 480 and you should be good to go.

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