Can is use a 6 pin to 8 pin converter on a gtx 1080 MSI

[Cody_40]

I getting a gtx 1080 from MSI but i belive that it has an 8 pin and 6 pin sockets on it. My PSU has 1x8 pin and 2x6 pin (The 8 is being used by my CPU) can i use a 6 pin to 8 pin converter or will it do bad to my GPU?

 

[unknownofprob]

The 6-pin will allow 75W as known, even though other users differ when the R9 295X2 came out lets just say it's a given for now. 75+75 (two 6-pin power connectors) + 75 (motherboard power) = 225W, The GTX 1080 has a TDP of 180W. It'll work fine. If you wanted to use molex to 8-pin power connectors that is also fine, that will allow for maximum power draw if it ever needs it. This is assuming you know your power supply has enough amps on the 12V rail to power the GPU sufficiently.

 

[mlga91]

What PSU do you have?

 

[Cody_40]

What PSU do you have?

PSU: http://imgur.com/a/6RKUJ

 

[Cody_40]

The 6-pin will allow 75W as known, even though other users differ when the R9 295X2 came out lets just say it's a given for now. 75+75 (two 6-pin power connectors) + 75 (motherboard power) = 225W, The GTX 1080 has a TDP of 180W. It'll work fine. If you wanted to use molex to 8-pin power connectors that is also fine, that will allow for maximum power draw if it ever needs it. This is assuming you know your power supply has enough amps on the 12V rail to power the GPU sufficiently.

Which one would be better the molex or the 6 pin?
PSU: http://imgur.com/a/6RKUJ

 

[bignastyid]

Please don't try and power a $600 GPU with that cheap low quality PSU. Do yourself and your computer a favor and buy a decent PSU.

 

[Cody_40]

Please don't try and power a $600 GPU with that cheap low quality PSU. Do yourself and your computer a favor and buy a decent PSU.

This is the best i can do. Will it work?

http://www.bajanbestbuy.com/product/power-supplies/power-supplies/evga-600b-bronze-100b10600kr-600w-80-plus-bronze-atx12v-eps12v-power-supply

 

[unknownofprob]

That is certainly better then your current, and will work.

 

[Cody_40]

Ok ill get that. Thanks for the help and the quick replys.

 

[bignastyid]

Well it's better than the Ultra. but the Antec HCG, or the Evga B2 or G2 from that site are better quality options.

 

[Cody_40]

Im on a low budget so it will have too do.

 

[DSzymborski]

Im on a low budget so it will have too do.

You're buying a $600 GPU. Your problem isn't a low budget but an irresponsible allocation of budget.

 

[bignastyid]

Im on a low budget so it will have too do.

Low budget? The GTX1080 is not exactly a low budget card. Skimping on the PSU is not a good corner to cut.

 

[Cody_40]

When i said that i meant for the psu alone

 

[Cody_40]

I had plans for other things before i notesed i need a new one so im cutting down on those to get a batter one.

 

[bignastyid]

If it were I'd either step down to a GTX 1070 so I could spend more on getting a proper PSU or I'd wait till I saved up enough to get a 1080 and a proper PSU. In the end the decision is yours.

 

[Cody_40]

I was going to get 2 new moinotrs instead im only getting 1 and the b2 or g2.

 

[DSzymborski]

If it were I'd either step down to a GTX 1070 so I could spend more on getting a proper PSU or I'd wait till I saved up enough to get a 1080 and a proper PSU. In the end the decision is yours.

This is what I'd do as well. If you have money for a Ferrari but not for the car insurance and maintenance on the Ferrari, you don't actually have enough for a Ferrari.

The heart of a well-built system is a quality PSU and the more expensive and powerful the components of the system, the more you need to responsibly safeguard them against electronic ripple and the like. Low-end PSUs are for your grand-uncle's solitaire-and-porn Windows XP PC.

 

[DSzymborski]

I was going to get 2 new moinotrs instead im only getting 1 and the b2 or g2.

Excellent choice. Enjoy!

 

[bignastyid]

I was going to get 2 new moinotrs instead im only getting 1 and the b2 or g2.

Good move.

 

[Cody_40]

I will thx for leading me in the right path