[SOLVED] Good enough for gtx 1080 ?

[dakata1337]

I am about to buy a used Gtx 1080, it is the Palit Gamerock Premium and it uses 1 8pin and 1 6pin connectors. My Psu is this

https://www.deepcool.com/product/powersupply/2019-04/10_10826.shtml

It only has a single 8pin, can I use it to run this card, maybe use an adapter?

Ryzen 3 3100, 16gb ram,1 ssd, 1hdd

 

[Archaic59]

I am about to buy a used Gtx 1080, it is the Palit Gamerock Premium and it uses 1 8pin and 1 6pin connectors. My Psu is this

https://www.deepcool.com/product/powersupply/2019-04/10_10826.shtml

It only has a single 8pin, can I use it to run this card, maybe use an adapter?

Ryzen 3 3100, 16gb ram,1 ssd, 1hdd

No. The DE600 from Deep Cool only delivers 400 watts on the +12 volt. This is why it only comes with one (6+2) 8-pin PCIe connector. Adapters are not a safe option. You need a better power supply to use the GTX 1080.

 

[King_V]

Fully 100% agreed with @Archaic59

And, to choose a better power supply, click on the first link in my signature and read that thoroughly. It is a must-read when it comes to choosing a good PSU and avoiding bad ones.

Do not gamble on a questionable power supply.

 

[dakata1337]

Ok, my other options are 1070 ti, 1660 super or a 2060..

I cannot upgrade my psu for now. The 1080 is like 200-220w card. If 8pin is 150w and
2x Sata to 6pin is 120w I should have enough.

 

[Archaic59]

Ok, my other options are 1070 ti, 1660 super or a 2060..

I cannot upgrade my psu for now. The 1080 is like 200-220w card. If 8pin is 150w and
2x Sata to 6pin is 120w I should have enough.

No. Adapters are not a safe option. If the power supply does not have the power cables you need you should replace it. The power supply must be upgraded before any other component upgrades are considered.

 

[dakata1337]

I am not too worried about safety, but I will look for lower TDP cards. Thank you. You can close this thread.

 

[Archaic59]

I am not too worried about safety, but I will look for lower TDP cards. Thank you. You can close this thread.

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