[SOLVED] Can i run a gpu without 6 pin power connector??

[IHHridoy]

I wants to buy galax exoc 1050 2gb ddr5 edition gpu but my power supply doesn't have a 6pin power connector. And also my power supply is non branded 500w
My pc spec: Pentium G4560
12 gb ddr4
Please suggest me what can i do?

 

[rgd1101]

don't use it until you get a new psu

 

[IHHridoy]

don't use it until you get a new psu

if i manage to plug in 6 pin power connector, can my psu able to run it?

 

[rgd1101]

no idea.
What the psu have?

 

[IHHridoy]

A Chinese psu brand name A.Tech 500w.. Don't know any details about it

 

[Dj0gany]

if you have GPU with pins on it, it shouldnt only get power from the motherboard because it can really damage the motherboard, but you must have pin cables from the PSU that are designed to give power to the GPU (pin connectors). Those kind of GPUs need to receive the power both from the PSU and from the motherboard.Again DONT USE THE GPU IF YOU DONT HAVE THE SPECIFIC PIN CONNECTOR/S FROM THE PSU.I would also recommend buying a new PSU (branded this time) that you are sure it will do the job.If you dont know much about PSUs,just look if the PSU model has any 80% efficiency certification sticker on it,and it should do the job perfectly fine.If you do not want to buy a new PSU,just buy a 6-pin to SATA power adapters.Just plug the SATA part into a spare SATA cable from the PSU that you dont use,and the 6-pin part to the 6-pin connector on the GPU.If you have further problems or question,feel free to message me.
Good luck

 

[DSzymborski]

A Chinese psu brand name A.Tech 500w.. Don't know any details about it

Yikes. This is a safety part and you're using dodgy junk. I wouldn't trust something like this to power a sandwich.

 

[Insane Potatoz]

just look if the PSU model has any 80% efficiency certification sticker on it,and it should do the job perfectly fine.

Absolutely not. There are a lot of hot garbage power supplies with an 80+ certification. Brands such as Raidmax, Diablotek, etc. will do this.
Look for a power supply from reliable brands. Read through THIS to find out what makes a good power supply and which brands to trust.

 

[IHHridoy]

if you have GPU with pins on it, it shouldnt only get power from the motherboard because it can really damage the motherboard, but you must have pin cables from the PSU that are designed to give power to the GPU (pin connectors). Those kind of GPUs need to receive the power both from the PSU and from the motherboard.Again DONT USE THE GPU IF YOU DONT HAVE THE SPECIFIC PIN CONNECTOR/S FROM THE PSU.I would also recommend buying a new PSU (branded this time) that you are sure it will do the job.If you dont know much about PSUs,just look if the PSU model has any 80% efficiency certification sticker on it,and it should do the job perfectly fine.If you do not want to buy a new PSU,just buy a 6-pin to SATA power adapters.Just plug the SATA part into a spare SATA cable from the PSU that you dont use,and the 6-pin part to the 6-pin connector on the GPU.If you have further problems or question,feel free to message me.
Good luck

if you have GPU with pins on it, it shouldnt only get power from the motherboard because it can really damage the motherboard, but you must have pin cables from the PSU that are designed to give power to the GPU (pin connectors). Those kind of GPUs need to receive the power both from the PSU and from the motherboard.Again DONT USE THE GPU IF YOU DONT HAVE THE SPECIFIC PIN CONNECTOR/S FROM THE PSU.I would also recommend buying a new PSU (branded this time) that you are sure it will do the job.If you dont know much about PSUs,just look if the PSU model has any 80% efficiency certification sticker on it,and it should do the job perfectly fine.If you do not want to buy a new PSU,just buy a 6-pin to SATA power adapters.Just plug the SATA part into a spare SATA cable from the PSU that you dont use,and the 6-pin part to the 6-pin connector on the GPU.If you have further problems or question,feel free to message me.
Good luck

Thnx for ur suggestions. I know little about psu and now this time it's hard to buy a one for me that's why i need to know my non branded psu able to run this gpu or not if i buy 6-pin to SATA power adapteres can my psu handle this?? Because 1050 needs only 75w

 

[Insane Potatoz]

Thnx for ur suggestions. I know little about psu and now this time it's hard to buy a one for me that's why i need to know my non branded psu able to run this gpu or not if i buy 6-pin to SATA power adapteres can my psu handle this?? Because 1050 needs only 75w

1050 shouldn’t even have a 6 pin connector on it.

 

[IHHridoy]

1050 shouldn’t even have a 6 pin connector on it.

It has on galax exoc 1050 2gb ddr5 dual fan edition.
That's why I'm in trouble

 

[Insane Potatoz]

It has on galax exoc 1050 2gb ddr5 dual fan edition.
That's why I'm in trouble

Oh I see. It looks like the card only uses 75w. I’d say try to run it without the external power connector. If that works, cool. If not, this might be one of the feeble instances where a SATA to 6 pin adapter may be okay.
Either way, though, a power supply upgrade Is definitely highly recommended. The power supply you have now is like a fire starter.

 

[mchldpy]

You need to calculate how many watts your PC needs, then find out the REAL output of that PS before anyone can tell you yes, maybe or no. Until then it's just speculation. It seems with off brand PS that 2/3 to 3/4 of max rated wattage may be all you can get safely out of it.
Someone can direct you to a GOOD wattage calculator

 

[IHHridoy]

Oh I see. It looks like the card only uses 75w. I’d say try to run it without the external power connector. If that works, cool. If not, this might be one of the feeble instances where a SATA to 6 pin adapter may be okay.
Either way, though, a power supply upgrade Is definitely highly recommended. The power supply you have now is like a fire starter.

Definitely but due to limited budget i can't buy a power supply right now. I'm very confused about it. If i run it without power connector for a moment can it damage my components?

 

[Insane Potatoz]

Definitely but due to limited budget i can't buy a power supply right now. I'm very confused about it. If i run it without power connector for a moment can it damage my components?

No. If there’s a problem your PC will just shut off. If you can open your computer and send us a picture of the label on the power supply that would be very helpful.

 

[IHHridoy]

You need to calculate how many watts your PC needs, then find out the REAL output of that PS

I calculate this on psu calculator and my pc needs only 250w without gpu and with gpu it will take 325w..it shows on psu calculator

 

[DSzymborski]

Definitely but due to limited budget i can't buy a power supply right now. I'm very confused about it. If i run it without power connector for a moment can it damage my components?

If you have an enemy, sneak into their house and install this PSU in their PC when they're not home.

 

[Insane Potatoz]

I calculate this on psu calculator and my pc needs only 250w without gpu and with gpu it will take 325w..it shows on psu calculator

Read my above post about the PSU label please.

 

[Insane Potatoz]

If you have an enemy, sneak into their house and install this PSU in their PC when they're not home.

I had a really good kick at that one. Thanks.

 

[IHHridoy]

If you have an enemy, sneak into their house and install this PSU in their PC when they're not home.

i have enemy but they don't have a pc😂

 

[King_V]

A Chinese psu brand name A.Tech 500w.. Don't know any details about it

It doesn't matter if it says it's 1000w, I wouldn't trust that. If you can't afford to get a decent PSU, then you should not plug in that video card. I assume that it should probably just give you a blank screen, or you might get a message saying that you must plug in the PCIe connector for it.

But even if it does run, don't do it with that PSU you currently have.

 

[IHHridoy]

Read my above post about the PSU label please.

Psu
Check this file

 

[mchldpy]

i have enemy but they don't have a pc😂

If you're a nice guy you could loan them him yours

 

[IHHridoy]

It doesn't matter if it says it's 1000w, I wouldn't trust that. If you can't afford to get a decent PSU, then you should not plug in that video card. I assume that it should probably just give you a blank screen, or you might get a message saying that you must plug in the PCIe connector for it.

But even if it does run, don't do it with that PSU you currently have.

Got it but my psu handle gt 1030 though it was a low powered gpu and 1050 2gb needs 75w. So what's ur suggestion about that?

 

[John Chesterfield]

Got it but my psu handle gt 1030 though it was a low powered gpu and 1050 2gb needs 75w. So what's ur suggestion about that?

His suggestion is probably what he's typed already..