Can I power a 1060 6gb aorus?

[grchris32]

So, im looking forward on buying a gigabyte 1060 6gb aorus xtreme gaming, but it needs 4x4 power cable, you know , that think you connect, well i can only power it but i cant power 2 of those, my psu doesnt have the small thing to connect it seperately, so 1 pair of 2 remain unpowered, will i be able to power the card correctly?

 

[Jwpanz]

You can with an adapter like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=12-200-106

What model PSU do you have? And What is the wattage?

 

[Onus]

If your PSU does not have even a single 6+2 pin PCIe power cable, it is probably going to be too weak to power your card. The adapter shown only creates a 6-pin connection, and you need 8. The brand and model (not just wattage) of your PSU will be necessary information.

 

[Jwpanz]

Onus,

That’s my mistake! I linked a 6 pin on accident. I meant to link an 8 pin: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=12-400-034

But anyway, we do need to know what PSU you are using.

 

[grchris32]

Ezcool 700 watt, it's old but it's good and not that old

 

[Onus]

"Ezcool" sounds like an off-brand PSU-shaped object. To not have a 6+2 pin PCIe cable means it is either ancient or, more likely (and sorry to say), junk. Possibly good for 50%-60% of its label, there is zero chance I would trust it to power your new card. The worst of such PSU-shaped objects, when overloaded, die spectacularly, typically taking attached components with them.

Edit: I don't see ANY "Ezcool" at http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/PSUReviewDatabase.html; this tells me you have a firecracker with an uncertain fuse.

 

[grchris32]

Its old, not bad, will it be able to power it?

 

[grchris32]

"Ezcool" sounds like an off-brand PSU-shaped object. To not have a 6+2 pin PCIe cable means it is either ancient or, more likely (and sorry to say), junk. Possibly good for 50%-60% of its label, there is zero chance I would trust it to power your new card. The worst of such PSU-shaped objects, when overloaded, die spectacularly, typically taking attached components with them.

Edit: I don't see ANY "Ezcool" at http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/PSUReviewDatabase.html; this tells me you have a firecracker with an uncertain fuse.

Nah, it has never failed me, you might have some good points, what i want to know is if the card will work properly

 

[Onus]

The card requires an 8-pin power connection. You don't have one. What is your old card? If it never stressed your PSU, sure it might have been reliable, but if you load it beyond its actual capacity (which may be unrelated to what's on its label), it may choke, smoke, and croak; the possibility that it will take other parts with it into the fiery abyss is not something I'd ever risk myself, so there's no way I could ethically recommend that someone else do it.

 

[grchris32]

my current card is r7 250 and its 6 pin

 

[grchris32]

(IF I CHANGE PSU)
would this do?
https://www.newegg.com/global/gr/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438121

 

[USAFRet]

Nah, it has never failed me, you might have some good points, what i want to know is if the card will work properly

All electronics work perfectly.
Right up until the moment they fail.

Put too much stress on a substandard part, and you just bring about that 'fail moment' a bit earlier.

Not having the proper connections on that PSU leads one to consider it is substandard for your use case.

 

[Onus]

The EVGA B3 is a reasonable replacement for you.

The R7 250 only barely needs that power cable, and there are some versions of it that don't have one at all (possibly labeled R7 250E). Your card needs a lot more power, so yes, upgrade your PSU.

 

[Rogue Leader]

(IF I CHANGE PSU)
would this do?
https://www.newegg.com/global/gr/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438121

Tom's testing has had some issues with the EVGA B3 series. Also 650w is excessive for your system, you don't need anywhere near that.

This is cheaper and way better

https://www.newegg.com/global/gr/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151203

 

[Corwin65]

Nah, it has never failed me, you might have some good points, what i want to know is if the card will work properly

All electronics work perfectly.
Right up until the moment they fail.

Put too much stress on a substandard part, and you just bring about that 'fail moment' a bit earlier..

This right here is the simplest lesson people should learn.

 

[grchris32]

If im getting a new PSU i want it full modular and 550+, the one you showed me wasnt bad, i saw it while i was browsing for PSUs

 

[Rogue Leader]

If im getting a new PSU i want it full modular and 550+, the one you showed me wasnt bad, i saw it while i was browsing for PSUs

Yes its both 550w and full modular, and much better quality than the EVGA 650B3. Its a Seasonic, best in the business.

BTW just to be clear, your system will likely not draw over 300-350w. A good 450 is more than enough for you.