6 to 8 pin connector

[Camera_Guy]

So I just recently just got a 980ti! The problem is I only have 2 6-pins and not the 2 8-pins I need so i'm wanting to know would it hurt to use 2 separate 6 to 8 pin adapters? Right now and for a while and i'm talking months buying a new PSU is not something i can do so i have to make this work the best I can

 

[rgd1101]

what is the make and model of the psu?
And the rest of you full system spec?

 

[GtheGecko]

It's completely fine. I used one with my 760 before I got a better PSU.

 

[tubagznyven]

So I just recently just got a 980ti! The problem is I only have 2 6-pins and not the 2 8-pins I need so i'm wanting to know would it hurt to use 2 separate 6 to 8 pin adapters? Right now and for a while and i'm talking months buying a new PSU is not something i can do so i have to make this work the best I can

no it wont,i use an extension from nzxt and it is tottaly save

 

[Camera_Guy]

what is the make and model of the psu?
And the rest of you full system spec?

Make I honestly have no idea! I bought the damn thing a while back I do know its a 600W unit though and as for the rest of the system,

CPU : AMD FX 8350 black OC 4.4

Ram : 24gb ( brand i forget )

GPU gtx 960 BUT going to be gtx 980ti

OS : Win 10

 

[bignastyid]

When a psu lacks the proper connections it's usually a good sign its not fit for the purpose. A 600w psu that lacks 8-pin connectors is likely old or poor quality. Adapters are rarely a good idea.

 

[Camera_Guy]

When a psu lacks the proper connections it's usually a good sign its not fit for the purpose. A 600w psu that lacks 8-pin connectors is likely old or poor quality. Adapters are rarely a good idea.

I have heard this and normally would just go buy one but thats not possible currently! I have also heard that using a 2x 6-pin to a 2x 8-pin is the worst idea ever, And while it might not be a good idea do you think it would work? I have 2 6 pins and im going to use 2 single 6 to 8pins

 

[bignastyid]

Whats the make and model of the psu? If not sure open up the case and have a look.

 

[Camera_Guy]

Whats the make and model of the psu? If not sure open up the case and have a look.

insignia is the brand! Model i was not able to see ( im sure im just blind ) i know its not like a name brand one and i know having to do this is a horrible idea but is there any chance of it working ? or would this be to risky ?


Also this is what im looking to buy https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-2-Pack-6-Pin-Adapter/dp/B01DV1Z32Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501211153&sr=8-1&keywords=6+pin+to+8+pin+pcie+adapter

 

[DSzymborski]

Whats the make and model of the psu? If not sure open up the case and have a look.

insignia is the brand! Model i was not able to see ( im sure im just blind ) i know its not like a name brand one and i know having to do this is a horrible idea but is there any chance of it working ? or would this be to risky ?


Also this is what im looking to buy https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-2-Pack-6-Pin-Adapter/dp/B01DV1Z32Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501211153&sr=8-1&keywords=6+pin+to+8+pin+pcie+adapter

There are worse ideas than running a 980ti on a junk PSU plus using 6-pin adapters.

For instance, you could connect your genitals to an electric socket with copper wire. You could run into a police station screaming that you have a bomb. You could dress up like Mary Poppins and see if you can float into the clouds by jumping off a building holding an umbrella.

Those are all the ones I can think of right now. There are probably 2 or 3 other ideas that are worse.

Now, maybe you don't like your new 980ti. Maybe it brutally murdered your family and, knowing that revenge is a dish best served cold, you methodically planned your revenge, gleefully anticipating the day that you could fry it alive, smelling the satisfying stench of burning capacitors as you watch its soul descend to its fate of eternal brimstone. In this case, sure, give it a shot. Teach that 980ti a lesson!

 

[bignastyid]

I wouldn't risk my system with that psu. Can't find any info on a 600w Insignia but thier 400w and 520w units are garbage. Best case scenario the system shuts down under load, worst case catastrophic failure that fries everything and potentially starts a fire.

 

[madmatt30]

DSzymborski has covered everything in somewhat of a fun & jokey fashion ;-)

However take it as meaning a firm NO.

I can't find an insignia 600w anywhere but the insignia 520w is a bad quality 400w with a 520w label.

The difference between 2 x 6 pins & 2 x 8 pins is a theoretical 150w.

Any 600w labelled PSU with only 2 x 6 pins is guaranteed to not be even close to its 600w label rating.

 

[Camera_Guy]

Whats the make and model of the psu? If not sure open up the case and have a look.

insignia is the brand! Model i was not able to see ( im sure im just blind ) i know its not like a name brand one and i know having to do this is a horrible idea but is there any chance of it working ? or would this be to risky ?


Also this is what im looking to buy https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-2-Pack-6-Pin-Adapter/dp/B01DV1Z32Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501211153&sr=8-1&keywords=6+pin+to+8+pin+pcie+adapter

There are worse ideas than running a 980ti on a junk PSU plus using 6-pin adapters.

For instance, you could connect your genitals to an electric socket with copper wire. You could run into a police station screaming that you have a bomb. You could dress up like Mary Poppins and see if you can float into the clouds by jumping off a building holding an umbrella.

Those are all the ones I can think of right now. There are probably 2 or 3 other ideas that are worse.

Now, maybe you don't like your new 980ti. Maybe it brutally murdered your family and, knowing that revenge is a dish best served cold, you methodically planned your revenge, gleefully anticipating the day that you could fry it alive, smelling the satisfying stench of burning capacitors as you watch its soul descend to its fate of eternal brimstone. In this case, sure, give it a shot. Teach that 980ti a lesson!

Okay fair enough! Well out of these 2 which would be the better? http://www.bestbuy.com/site/thermaltake-tr2-600nl2nc-atx12v-eps12v-power-supply-black/5381884.p?skuId=5381884 or http://www.bestbuy.com/site/thermaltake-smart-series-650w-bronze-power-supply-black/8733872.p?skuId=8733872

 

[madmatt30]

^ neither.

This one

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/corsair-cx-m-series-550w-atx12v-2-4-eps12v-2-92-modular-power-supply-matte-black/5845208.p?skuId=5845208

 

[bignastyid]

The tr2 is junk, seen 2 of them bought at my local best buy fry systems. The Smart is better but not by much.

The CX650m is only $5 more than the smart and a much better unit.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/corsair-cx-m-series-650w-atx12v-2-4-eps12v-2-92-modular-power-supply-matte-black/5845214.p?skuId=5845214

 

[Camera_Guy]

^ neither.

This one

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/corsair-cx-m-series-550w-atx12v-2-4-eps12v-2-92-modular-power-supply-matte-black/5845208.p?skuId=5845208

Any other you could recommend ? I need the best/cheap one I can find, Also out of the 2 I sent while not good which would be the better?

 

[bignastyid]

If you can wait for shipping.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/nB3RsY/seasonic-power-supply-s12ii620bronze

 

[Camera_Guy]

If you can wait for shipping.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/nB3RsY/seasonic-power-supply-s12ii620bronze

Now would you actually trust your system with a PSU like this though?

 

[bignastyid]

Yes, Seasonic is one of the best PSU manufactures in the business.

 

[Deleted member 217926]

Yes, Seasonic is one of the best PSU manufactures in the business.

Yes, Seasonic is [strike]one of[/strike] the best PSU manufacturer in the business.

Fixed it. 😛 SuperFlower outsources.

At under $50 the S12 II is a great deal.

 

[g-unit1111]

I wouldn't risk my system with that psu. Can't find any info on a 600w Insignia but thier 400w and 520w units are garbage. Best case scenario the system shuts down under load, worst case catastrophic failure that fries everything and potentially starts a fire.

Insignia is a Best Buy house brand. They're pretty much garbage PSUs.

Now would you actually trust your system with a PSU like this though?

Yes, my current PC that I use for work has been running a Seasonic X750 going on 3 years now.

 

[Camera_Guy]

Yes, Seasonic is one of the best PSU manufactures in the business.

SeaSonic it is then!