[SOLVED] 2x6pin into 8+6pin GPU with 500W PSU

[megatrans]

Hello,
I've purchased a https://www.gigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/GV-N206SGAMING-OC-8GC#kf GPU. The GPU has one 6+2 pin and one 6 pin power connectors. When I've tried to install it I realised I only have 2x6 pin cable connectors.

I've tried to google the problem and from what I've seen the general solution is to buy an adapter. But the threads were for GPUs with only one 6+2 pin connector and didn't have additional 6 pin like this card. Can I just buy one 6 -> 6+2 pin adapter without bricking the GPU or buy a new PSU?

My PSU should be http://us.coolermaster.com/product/Detail/powersupply/legacy-psu/extreme-power-plus-500w.html.

 

[jay32267]

Hello,
I've purchased a https://www.gigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/GV-N206SGAMING-OC-8GC#kf GPU. The GPU has one 6+2 pin and one 6 pin power connectors. When I've tried to install it I realised I only have 2x6 pin cable connectors.

I've tried to google the problem and from what I've seen the general solution is to buy an adapter. But the threads were for GPUs with only one 6+2 pin connector and didn't have additional 6 pin like this card. Can I just buy one 6 -> 6+2 pin adapter without bricking the GPU or buy a new PSU?

My PSU should be http://us.coolermaster.com/product/Detail/powersupply/legacy-psu/extreme-power-plus-500w.html.

I strongly advise getting a new PSU because adapters are a cheap way to do things and there can be risk involved with adapters. I think it's like asking for trouble.

There is a reason your PSU was only designed with 6 pin plugs.

 

[Newtonius]

I agree with @jay32267, however I think you're miscounting the pins on your GPU.
If that link is the exact GPU model you bought, then that's an 8+6 pin port. Your PSU only has a single 6 pin for PCIe connector cable. You'll need another PSU with the right amount of connector ports and cables.
https://www.newegg.com/seasonic-s12iii-bronze-series-ssr-550gb3-550w/p/N82E16817151227
something like this.

 

[rolli59]

Replace the PSU it is a known bad unit and nobody should trust it for the life of a $330+ GPU.
https://www.hardwaresecrets.com/cooler-master-extreme-power-plus-500-w-power-supply-review/

 

[megatrans]

The gpu should be exactly the same, but for the PSU link I cannot say the same. The model is the same but I have a different version. Anyways, thank you all for advice. I'll be getting a new unit.