Corsair HX620 PSU PCI-E 8pin adapter or a new PSU...?

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Hi,
I just bought some new components (Asus Z270E, i7 7700k, 32GB G.Skill Trident Z 3200 CL14, Asus Strix 1070) as an upgrate to my 10 years old beasty PC. I'm still using the same case and PSU though...
Now, my PSU is the Corsair HX620, which proved to be an amazing and powerful PSU but with the 1070 requirements for an 8pin direct connection I realized my PSU doesn't have one, it only has 2 6pin PCI-E cables.
I saw there are a lot of PCI-E adapters from 6pin to 8pin and I was wondering if it is safe to use them? I'm afraid it will burn out or something and shorten my entire system...
I know my PSU can handle the 1070 power wise as Corsair had a 6pin to 6+2 cable for the old HX series a few years back, but I can't find one today. All I can find is some cheap $5 cables on Amazon/eBay etc.
So, is it safe to use these cables or should I go out and buy a new PSU?
Thanks guys!
 
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Well, my HX620 didn't come with one, if it was I would have use it.
The thing is, I'm afraid that the aftermarket cables are not high quality and will be risky to use.
You know how it is today, everything is from China and usually the quality isn't good. Now all over the world people are ordering stuff from China and resell them as their own products.
Look at this cable (https://www.amazon.com/JacobsParts-6-pin-8-pin-Express-Converter/dp/B00JLTCMFC/ref=pd_sim_147_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=TSTEKP1EH8WYF52EE6NP) and tell me, How can I be sure it is not from China ? See what I mean...
 
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Yeah, both cables looks great and well built, unfortunately there is no shipping to Israel for the Amazon one and the EVGA seller want $25 shipping :)
The EVGA cable actually utilize both 6pin cables to one 8pin, right? I mean, I can't use only one 6pin cable?
Thanks !
 
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Hahaha that's funny.
I actually been to KSP and Ivory in person, they both don't have cables or adapters of any kind.
I told them it is a joke that a leading "PC" store in Israel doesn't have cables, especially when they are selling Corsair and EVGA products.
The funny thing is that the guy from Ivory told me about how risky those adapters can be...
Don't you wanna sell your EVGA cable by any chance...? :)))
 
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Are you serious? That would be great !
Tomorrow I'm going to Yakum for a work thing, maybe we can meet later?
Where are you located?
 
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That's pretty close :)
If you'll manage to find the cable I can meet you at your work place or something if it's OK with you.
I will be leaving Yakum at around 14:30 and from there to Hod Hasharon it's not a long trip :)
I sent you a private massage with my cell phone number, give me a call whenever you can and let me know if it's OK.
Thanks a million man, I really appreciate it !
 
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I just wanted to thank n0ns3ns3 for his amazing help !!
I met with him tonight and he just gave me the cable I so desperately needed, free of charge !!
I guess good people still exists...
A million thanks to you bro, you're the man !!
 
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