Connecting graphics card to psu through 2x4 to 6-pin adapter

[luukasluht]

I have an old 500w sl psu and i have a question:
Gigabyte gtx 960 has 2 6-pin connectors
Because i have old psu i have to buy 2x4 to 6-pin adapter
My question is if i could manage with only one 6-pin connector connected to graphics card?

 

[getochkn]

No. First, it wants 2x6 pins because that what it needs for power. It's not optional.

Second, those adapters sucks. the 4pin molex plugs aren't meant to put out that much power as a 6pin. there are numerous reports of them melting because of too much power.

Better soluition is if you have a new GPU that needs power you don't have, than get a new PSU to provide the proper power.