Can I use 6 pin cable for 8 pin Graphics Card?

[suraweera.shenal]

So here's the problem.
I have a Silverstone Strider 1000W PSU (SST-ST1000-G) and I ordered extension cables for it. I completely overlooked the fact that I ordered 2x 6 pin extensions, not 2x 6+2. I have an ASUS Strix 1060 which has an 8 pin. So I was wondering would I be able to power it off one 6 pin.

 

[maruniverse7]

You might kill your GPU by doing this. I know this is a bad place to be in and it sucks ( Happened to me ) if you really don't want to return the PSU then use adapters which i highly don't recommend. If the PSU is fully modular you might just be able to purchase a 8pin connector

 

[maxalge]

So here's the problem.
I have a Silverstone Strider 1000W PSU (SST-ST1000-G) and I ordered extension cables for it. I completely overlooked the fact that I ordered 2x 6 pin extensions, not 2x 6+2. I have an ASUS Strix 1060 which has an 8 pin. So I was wondering would I be able to power it off one 6 pin.

8-pin connectors deliver twice the wattage of a 6-pin

so that would not be a smart idea

if you need the extensions to reach the gpu, then you are also going to need to get a dual 6-pin to single 8-pin adapter

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[suraweera.shenal]

I'm just gonna buy a new 8 pin extension and sell my six pins

 

[sickaid]

Why you dont recommend an adapter tho?Iam on the same boat.I want to buy an 8 pin power GPU but my psu has only a six pin...

 

[The Paladin]

@ suraweera.shenal: only real solution, is get the proper cable 6+2 PCIE cable (got to love Modular PSu cabling)

@sickaid, I have seen many people do it, and most of them end up here, asking the all so common question " when I play a game my pc shuts down"
why you should not do it its states above, the 6pin PCIE is wired to x amount of voltage in the PSU 6+2 is x*2 basically and the PSU you have is not designed to deal with it. I would recommend to replace your PSU.

 

[sickaid]

Does this also apply with the 8 pin motherboard power supply.Ive seen people connecting their 4 pin from psu to the the 8 pin of their mobos with an 8 adapter (which i dont like).Iam not going to buy a new psu but instead a 6 pin gpu.Its the same card basically.It comes out with an 8 pin and a 6pin.

 

[maxalge]

Why you dont recommend an adapter tho?Iam on the same boat.I want to buy an 8 pin power GPU but my psu has only a six pin...

8-pin is rated at twice the wattage of a 6-pin


that is asking to melt the cable