Can my PSU Cooler Master Elite 550 be installed with MSI GTX 1060?

[Ken7012]

Hi guys. I decided to upgrade my rig recently and was after doing some research, found out that the MSI GTX 1060 requires a 8 pin connector rather than the usual 6 pin. I would like to ask the community for some help (because I'm a noob in customizing my pc) and really don't know much about specifications.

My PSU is essentially this: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171088

It says it has a PCI-E 6+2 Pin x2... Does it mean it can double up as a 6 pin connector and a 8 pin connector?

 

[maxalge]

Hi guys. I decided to upgrade my rig recently and was after doing some research, found out that the MSI GTX 1060 requires a 8 pin connector rather than the usual 6 pin. I would like to ask the community for some help (because I'm a noob in customizing my pc) and really don't know much about specifications.

My PSU is essentially this: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171088

It says it has a PCI-E 6+2 Pin x2... Does it mean it can double up as a 6 pin connector and a 8 pin connector?

6+2 = 8-pin

yes



that power supply is not actually a 550w unit, more like ~500w and while it will do the job it's not going to last very long


replace it as soon as you can

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

YES it can handle a 1060. Yes 6+2 is a six or 8 pin for GPU's..