[SOLVED] 8 Pin PSU, 16 Pin GPU

[Ismaeel]

Hey guys,

My grpahics card (MSI N760 Hawk) requires 2x8 pin connectors but my psu (Corsair CX450) only has 1x8pin connector. Will my GPU work with only 1 connector?

And if not, should I use a 8 pin splitter as linked below to power the GPU. According to MSI the GPU only needs 170W so my PSU will have more than enough power for the card.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Splitter-A...ocphy=9046631&hvtargid=pla-762375614113&psc=1

 

[Lutfij]

No, it won't. On another note, if your PSU lacks the necessary connectors for your components - you're either using the wrong PSU for your system or you have the wrong components to pair with your PSU.

I will not advise on a splitter even if we saw a zombie apocalypse. You should be getting a higher wattage PSU just to power that GTX760.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

You will need a better PSU. Both connectors are needed, and those kind of adapters are not good.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

You could buy a CX550, which would have 2 8 pins.

 

[Ismaeel]

Okey, thank you for your input. I already purchased the psu but not the gpu yet, so what should I go for instead? Gtx 750 ti? Also according to pcpartpicker my setup only needed 330 ish Watts total so I assumed it would be fine, mb.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

A 750ti will work, but sucks performance wise for demanding games.

You could buy a gtx 960 or 1060

 

[Ismaeel]

Cheers man, that should be fine for me, not gonne be gaming too hard on it anyway. Thank you all for you replies. Have a good day.