Gigabyte GA-H81M-S2PT + GTX 1060 6Gb comparability and issue

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There was a sale in a local store and I got a complete PC :
CPU: i7 4790
Mobo: Gigabyte GA-H81M-S2PT
GPU: MSI GTX 1060 GB Armor
Case: Cooler Master CMP 351 + CM 500W PSU
So my questions are:
1-Is the mobo compatible with the GPU ?
2-Is the PSU enough for this build ?
3-Would be any problem while booting the system with both GPU and Mobo concerning BIOS or anything ?
4-Also the PSU comes with 6 pin whilst the GPU is 8 pin, should I replace the PSU with for example SeaSonic S12II 520W (I'm not going to OC anything)
Thanks

Update
I've been rocking with the mobo and gpu for almost 5 months with no issues with anything.
Also I replaced the PSU with seasonic 520 W just in case of any hazardous CM actions.
 
Solution
1 - mobo is compatible with gpu;
2 - theoretically PSU should be enough, but it might not be the best quality model;
3 - shouldn't be any problems with booting;
4 - if you can replace psu for SeaSonic S12II 520W, then do it. That's a good choice.
1 - mobo is compatible with gpu;
2 - theoretically PSU should be enough, but it might not be the best quality model;
3 - shouldn't be any problems with booting;
4 - if you can replace psu for SeaSonic S12II 520W, then do it. That's a good choice.
 
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What about the 6 / 8 pin issue If I wasn't able to get the SeaSonic ? would this damage my GPU and/or PSU or It'd just draw less power with lower performance ?
 
You can use 2x PCIE 6pin to PCIE 8pin adapter.
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Do you know precise model name of that CM 500W PSU ? Or can you post photo of PSU sticker?
 

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Here's the model cooler master RS-500-PCAR-I3
Using this connector would that do any damage ?
 

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Awesome, Thanks ... I'll try to replace the PSU and get the SeaSonic one.