Connecting 8 pin to 16 pin

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Button Mash

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So i just bought a GIGABYTE GTX 1060 WF2 OC 6GB and it has a 16 pin connector, i realized that my power supply haves a 8 pin, does it matter if i use the 8 pin on the 16 pin?
Or do i have to buy a new power supply that has a 16 pin.
 
Solution
Yes.
It has all the protections built in, 80+ certification and is capable of delivering 744W over +12V rail.
One minus though - capacitors are rated for 85C only (not standard 105C).