gpu 8pin to 6pin

[tofu123]

hey guys,
I've just built my first pc. Everything seems to be working fine except that the system won't read my graphics card.
My gpu is the gigabyte GTX 1060 windforce 2 that requires a 6 pin connecter from its psu. I'm not quite sure if the psu is the problem as it contains 8 pins with a reattatchable 2 pins. anyone got any answers for me?

 

[Lutfij]

Mind sharing your full system's specs?

 

[tofu123]

Mind sharing your full system's specs?

sure man
Fan cooler - be quiet! bk900
PSU - EVGA 600 W 80+
GPU - gigabyte NVidia GTX 1060 WF2 6GB GDDR5 PCI-E
mboard - ASUS B150 pro gaming
CPU - skylake i5-6500
HDD - Western digital 1TB
RAM - corsair vengeance LPX 16GB
OS - windows 10 home 64-bit

 

[Lutfij]

You're sure you've made all the connections to their respective plugs/connectors? the use of a 6+2 pin as only a 6 pin to your GPU when the GPU only needs a 6pin is not going to be an issue but what I'm wondering is if you have seated the GPU properly. Can you elaborate on won't read my graphics card?

 

[tofu123]

You're sure you've made all the connections to their respective plugs/connectors? the use of a 6+2 pin as only a 6 pin to your GPU when the GPU only needs a 6pin is not going to be an issue but what I'm wondering is if you have seated the GPU properly. Can you elaborate on won't read my graphics card?

well I pretty sure I've connected everything where it needs to be as the system is running fine (not completely sure still will double check). Also is there a proper position other than the side or back part of the computer case for the gpu to be placed in and if there are other cables needed to connect to the gpu?

 

[Lutfij]

The tutorial below should help out a little...

 

[tofu123]

The tutorial below should help out a little...

ok i am such a retard... so i didn't know you had to stick in the gpu for it to work......
was fiddling around with my graphics card til i accidently hit the plastic part at the back... Sorry for wasting you time my man lmaooo