Getting new gpu but psu doesn't have 6 pin connector

[SulkierComplex]

So I'm getting at Msi gtx 950 and it needs a 6 pin connector but my psu doesn't have so I'm wondering if I use a 4 pin molex to 6 pin connector adapter work

 

[logainofhades]

Do not use those adapters. Get a proper PSU, tier 1 or 2. http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

 

[dualcoreduron]

Yeah, unfortunately you're much better off upgrading your PSU. Chances are, if it doesn't have the power connection on it, it's either too old or too under powered to run it anyway. You should never use a 4 pin to 6 pin adapter. They sell them everywhere but there are too many horror stories of shorting and fires. Best case it works but you run the risk of shorting your card, worst case it starts a fire and... well I don't need to explain that. Save yourself some horror and drop 60 bucks on a new PSU if money is an issue.

 

[SulkierComplex]

Yeah, unfortunately you're much better off upgrading your PSU. Chances are, if it doesn't have the power connection on it, it's either too old or too under powered to run it anyway. You should never use a 4 pin to 6 pin adapter. They sell them everywhere but there are too many horror stories of shorting and fires. Best case it works but you run the risk of shorting your card, worst case it starts a fire and... well I don't need to explain that. Save yourself some horror and drop 60 bucks on a new PSU if money is an issue.

Well i saw this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487225&cm_re=Gtx_950-_-14-487-225-_-Product and this includes a 4 molex to 6 pin connector would this be better off than buying from some other place. I was gonna get this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127904&cm_re=Gtx_950-_-14-127-904-_-Product. I don't have the money for a psu

 

[logainofhades]

Then don't get the GPU until you do. PSU is the most important part of your system. Using a junk unit is asking for trouble.

 

[dualcoreduron]

Even a "reputable" adapter is an unnecessary risk to your entire machine. I can't recommend that option to you in good faith. If you could post your system hardware specs I'd be happy to help you find a good deal on a powersupply on Amazon. I could help you find something very budget oriented.

 

[SulkierComplex]

Even a "reputable" adapter is an unnecessary risk to your entire machine. I can't recommend that option to you in good faith. If you could post your system hardware specs I'd be happy to help you find a good deal on a powersupply on Amazon. I could help you find something very budget oriented.

What i have atm
Intel i5 4690k
R7 240 getting a gtx 950 or maybe gtx 960
H81m-e33 mobo
8gb ram don't know the name
Switch power supply atx-xg500w, that's the name
I got this prebuilt

 

[logainofhades]

An XFX 550w or $55 or an Evga B2 750, for $65 are probably your best quality, lower priced, options, right now.

http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/compare/evga-power-supply-110b20750vr,xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9/