There's nothing to plug my new graphics card into!

Joeyhamilton15 · May 4, 2017

So I just bought a new graphics card. This is my first time replacing anything on my computer (which I bought prebuilt). I have removed the old one and put the new one in. It fits perfectly! My monitor says "please power down and connect PCIe power cables for this graphics card." The card came with a cable on which one end has 8 prongs that fits in my card, and the other end(s) are two 6 prong cords. I have no clue where to plug them in, I've looked everywhere.
These are the specs for my PC
https://www.walmart.com/ip/23745948?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222228017545193&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=40300095872&wl4=pla-78267303272&wl5=9018296&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=23745948&wl13=&veh=sem
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

COLGeek · May 4, 2017

That adapter is used to convert 2 PCIe 6-pin adapters into one PCIe 8-pin adapter. Your power supply may have the needed PCIe connector (could be one that has 6+2 pins) to power the GPU without the adapter.

What make/model graphics card are you trying to install and what make/model is your power supply?

Robert Cook · May 4, 2017

The power supply in there has no support for that GPU. The best thing to do would be to get a new power supply. what is this new GPU? that will tell us what wattage PSU you need to get.

DRagor · May 4, 2017

Well, that thing is adapter, and preferably it should not be used. Check the cables going out of your PSU, and find one that has 8 pins (exactly as the cable that come with card has), and plug that into card. If the card has any other 8 pin or 6 pin sockets (you didn't mention what card you bought), those also have to be connected to PSU.
But most likely, your PSU either don't have correct plugs at all, or even if it has them, might be not able to power up your new card - and in both of those cases you need new PSU.

Barty1884 · May 4, 2017

Which card did you buy?

The setup came with a GPU that did not require additional power - so it's quite possible your PSU is not really appropriate for your new GPU (not surprising from iBuyPower really). While the adapter that came with your GPU can probably be utilized (I'm thinking it's Molex to PCIe power connectors), without knowing which PSU is in there, it's impossible to tell you whether it's actually safe to do so, let alone whether it'll work or not.

Can you look at the bottom rear of your case? The solid (probably black) box with cables coming forom it is your PSU.
Can you tell us what is written on the stickers on the sides? Model number, brand etc.

Robert Cook · May 4, 2017

The system shipped with a no name 350W ATX PSU, so at least a new one will fit in its place.

AUnlikelyPotatoe · May 4, 2017

It would be into the power supply, but if the cables are fixed, you will have to find the cable(s) coming out of the psu that have the same 8/6pin connector.

elbert · May 4, 2017

If you dont have one on your power supply then you need a new power supply. What is the video card and what power supply do you have? Take a pic of your power supply label if you dont know.

Robert Cook · May 4, 2017

OP is on mobile and cannot find the reply option, GPU is a 1060.

Power supply is a no name OEM

if that GPU wants 120W (perhaps more) then a cheap but good enough power supply would be something like this
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1N849Y4577

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