[SOLVED] Can I use a cable from my PSU 8 pin to Graphics card 6 pin?

[MartinoMeister]

So, I ordered a new PSU: Gigabyte GP-P750GM 750W PSU.

It didn't come with a cable from my PSU (8 pin) to my graphics card (6 pin). Can I order one on the internet, or can I use the 6+2 cable that did come with it, but then without the 2? If I need to order something, please recommend me something because I know nothing about this.

 

[rgd1101]

can I use the 6+2 cable that did come with it, but then without the 2?

yes, don't plug in the 2 to anything.

 

[MartinoMeister]

yes, don't plug in the 2 to anything.

Thanks for answering

I have done as you told me and my computer will still not start, I have everything plugged in. I wouldn't know what I'm doing wrong, because it was installed by a friend of mine

 

[rgd1101]

full system spec?

 

[MartinoMeister]

full system spec?

CPU: Intel Core i5 12400F
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 LED
GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
Motherboard: Asus PRIME H610M-A D4
PSU: Gigabyte GP-P750GM 750W PSU
RAM: Corsair 2x 8GB DDR4 @ 3000MHz
SSD: 120GB SSD Asenno
HDD: 500GB Western Digital

 

[DRagor]

I wouldn't know what I'm doing wrong, because it was installed by a friend of mine

In that case you should unplug the cable (at both ends if applicable) and start again to see if the PC behavior changes.

 

[MartinoMeister]

In that case you should unplug the cable (at both ends if applicable) and start again to see if the PC behavior changes.

I have tried that, but I think I'll need to take out my GPU for that. Is that true?

 

[DRagor]

I have tried that, but I think I'll need to take out my GPU for that. Is that true?

Not necessarily. It should power on even with GPU installed but not connected. Of course it will not boot this way as you don't have CPU with integrated graphics but that's ok. We just need to figure out if the problem is with the connection you just made or something else.

 

[MartinoMeister]

Not necessarily. It should power on even with GPU installed but not connected. Of course it will not boot this way as you don't have CPU with integrated graphics but that's ok. We just need to figure out if the problem is with the connection you just made or something else.

I have tried it, but it still will not power on.

 

[DSzymborski]

Only the PSU cables that came with the PSU are being used, correct?

 

[DRagor]

I have tried it, but it still will not power on.

Then it seems the problem was there before you put your PSU in. Was the PC ever working before with some other PSU?

 

[MartinoMeister]

Yes, I believe so

 

[DSzymborski]

Yes, I believe so

This is a question you need to be sure about one way or the other. Using cables from other PSUs can fry components.

Did your friend not do any testing? You may need to disassemble it completely and reassemble it; if you don't know anything about the assembly of your PC and you friend isn't here to instead of you to discuss it, then we don't know anything about the assembly of your PC.

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

So, I ordered a new PSU: Gigabyte GP-P750GM 750W PSU.

It didn't come with a cable from my PSU (8 pin) to my graphics card (6 pin). Can I order one on the internet, or can I use the 6+2 cable that did come with it, but then without the 2? If I need to order something, please recommend me something because I know nothing about this.

Eh, be careful with that PSU. If it's this one, they can be dangerous:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aACtT_rzToI

Maybe stop the order or return immediately.

 

[MartinoMeister]

This is a question you need to be sure about one way or the other. Using cables from other PSUs can fry components.

Did your friend not do any testing? You may need to disassemble it completely and reassemble it; if you don't know anything about the assembly of your PC and you friend isn't here to instead of you to discuss it, then we don't know anything about the assembly of your PC.

He said he tested it, I thought it was okay. But I'll have a word with him

 

[MartinoMeister]

Eh, be careful with that PSU. If it's this one, they can be dangerous:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aACtT_rzToI

Maybe stop the order or return immediately.

Thanks so much for showing me this, I will look with my friend to get a new one, this might be the issue.

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

Thanks so much for showing me this, I will look with my friend to get a new one, this might be the issue.

Yes, that's a really good idea!

If you have a budget and a website to buy from we can recommend something decent for you. You should be aiming for a good gold unit. The PSU is the heart of your system. You want a decent heart in there, I'm sure.

 

[MartinoMeister]

Yes, that's a really good idea!

If you have a budget and a website to buy from we can recommend something decent for you. You should be aiming for a good gold unit. The PSU is the heart of your system. You want a decent heart in there, I'm sure.

That would be great! I usually buy from any site that is trusted. I would like to spend around €100, because this has already cost a bit. Ff you can't work with that, just recommend any and I'll check it out!

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

That would be great! I usually buy from any site that is trusted. I would like to spend around €100, because this has already cost a bit. Ff you can't work with that, just recommend any and I'll check it out!

What country are you in? I'm in Ireland, so what's available to me might be less, than maybe Germany. A decent 550w would be okay for your build. If you plan on a GPU upgrade, then maybe a 650w to allow for room.

Any Corsair RMx/RMi/TXM, Seasonic Focus Plus Gold/GX, EVGA G2/G3/G6, Superflower Leadex III. They would all be pretty good with long warranties

 

[MartinoMeister]

What country are you in? I'm in Ireland, so what's available to me might be less, than maybe Germany. A decent 550w would be okay for your build. If you plan on a GPU upgrade, then maybe a 650w to allow for room.

Any Corsair RMx/RMi/TXM, Seasonic Focus Plus Gold/GX, EVGA G2/G3/G6, Superflower Leadex III. They would all be pretty good with long warranties

Alright I'll check some out!