GTX 1060 G1 PSU 8*1 pin connector same as 6+2?

Winebous

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Hello, I'm trying to install a GTX 1060 G1 (Gigabyte GV-N1060G1), this requires a pin connector 8*1 but my PSU didn't have it so I was reading that the better option were changing the whole PSU.
I have 3 questions about it. (Yeah, noob here)
1. The graphic card uses PCIe 8 pin connector, right? This is the same as a PCIe 6+2 pin connector? If no: The PSU needs to have PCIe 8 pin connector necessarily? Or may I have a PSU with PCIe 6*+2pin connector and use an adapter?
2. Is it different a 1 x 8-pin CPU and a PCIe 8 pin connector? A PSU with 1 x 8-pin CPU solves this? In which cases did we use both?
3. Finally... I just need a PSU with a PCIe with 6+2pin connector? (I think this resolves everything)

This are my specs:
- CPU Ryzen 5 1600
- Motherboard ASRock micro ATX AB350M-HDV
- Kingston HyperX FURY Black DDR4
- I'm planning to buy a Acteck Z-600 PSU

Thanks in advance
 
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I would not recommend using that PSU that you are planning on buying. The corsair CX600m is a very good PSU, and comes with all the correct PCIE connections you will need. Provided your budget can go to that. Never skimp on the quality of your PSU, it is the life blood of your rig.

Kenton82

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I would not recommend using that PSU that you are planning on buying. The corsair CX600m is a very good PSU, and comes with all the correct PCIE connections you will need. Provided your budget can go to that. Never skimp on the quality of your PSU, it is the life blood of your rig.
 
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^ this is true , however you should not even contemplate buying that acteck PSU mate.
It looks absolutely dire , its never been a 600w in it's life & I would class it as danger to what is essentially a very nice component selection.

I can understand the attraction because of the price but its a bad idea
Half decent 400w + PSU's cost twice as much as that for a reason !!