GPU Connector PIN

[Ichaseem97]

hi guys im changing out my Msi RX580 8GB OC edition GPU which is only using a 8 pin connector but I just bought a msi rtx 2070 gaming Z GPU which uses a 8 and 6 pin connector , question is where do I get extra 6 pin connector? or is there a site I can buy both ? I have a 600Watt power supply but I got it from a giveaway from ibuypower so no extra connectors came with it, I just need a 6 pin connector since I already have the 8 pin so idk if I can buy and 8 a 6pin together or if I just need the 6pin since I already have the 8. Removed

 

[bignastyid]

Whats the make and model of the PSU?

 

[iamacow]

If your PSU only has 1x 6+2 PICe Cable you can buy a splitter online. However I would be more concerned on why it only has one cable. Maybe the PSU isn't rated for that much wattage?

https://www.amazon.com/JacobsParts-Express-Power-Splitter-Cable/dp/B07611QXG4/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1542327123&sr=8-6&keywords=pcie+splitter+8+pin

Edit: Considering the RTX 2070 is rated for 185 watts. That is actually less (the same) than a RX 580 so splitting the cable into two is fine.

 

[Ichaseem97]

I got it figured out the pcie 6 pin was in my pc my GPU works fine now, my only issue is that my new rtx doesnt have a dvi, and my motherboard does but when i connect my dvi to my monitor it says no signal.

 

[iamacow]

Your motherboard VGA ports aren't part of the video card. You won't get a signal unless your CPU has onboard video and than you would be using onbaord graphics instead of the video card. I think all the cards come with a HDMI to DVI cable in the box.

 

[Ichaseem97]

I got it solved my gpu works fine now, only issue i have is that my screen is locked at 60hz

Your motherboard VGA ports aren't part of the video card. You won't get a signal unless your CPU has onboard video and than you would be using onbaord graphics instead of the video card. I think all the cards come with a HDMI to DVI cable in the box.

 

[bignastyid]

Make and model of the monitor?

 

[Ichaseem97]

I got it solved only issue i have is the gpu has no dvi port so im using a hdmi cable from the gpu to to my monitor i got the NVIDIA control panel but im locked at 60hz the gpu has a hdmi 2.0 slot and my monitor only has a dvi, vga, and hdmi port.so im guessing i need to get a hdmi 2.0 cable? I think im capped at 60 cause im using a hdmi 1.4cable on my gpu which supports hdmi 2.0 . I just wanna be at 144hz not capped at 60 or 120 hz

Whats the make and model of the PSU?

 

[DSzymborski]

Frankly, I'm still quite frightened that some mystery 600W PSU from ibuypower in a giveaway is being trusted with a $500 GPU. I think we should deal with remaining safety issues before we worry about the refresh rate.

It would also be helpful to know the make and model of the monitor.

 

[Ichaseem97]

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Make and model of the monitor?

 

[Ichaseem97]

Lol no i bought the gpu the 600$ rtx 2070 gaming Z and i figured out the issue, the 6pin was on my cables , works fine now

Frankly, I'm still quite frightened that some mystery 600W PSU from ibuypower in a giveaway is being trusted with a $500 GPU. I think we should deal with remaining safety issues before we worry about the refresh rate.

It would also be helpful to know the make and model of the monitor.

 

[DSzymborski]

Unless I'm mistaken, that monitor's only HDMI 1.4, which means you can't get 144hz with HDMI.

Your options here are to either return the monitor if you just bought it and get a new monitor or buy an active Displayport to Dual-Link DVI adaptor.

 

[bignastyid]

You could try a displayport to dual link dvi adapter but they are not cheap(~$100) and don't always work. There are no HDMI to dual link dvi adapters(atleast none I have ever seen available).

You should have bought one of the 2070s that had a dual link dvi port.

 

[DSzymborski]

Lol no i bought the gpu the 600$ rtx 2070 gaming Z and i figured out the issue, the 6pin was on my cables , works fine now

Frankly, I'm still quite frightened that some mystery 600W PSU from ibuypower in a giveaway is being trusted with a $500 GPU. I think we should deal with remaining safety issues before we worry about the refresh rate.

It would also be helpful to know the make and model of the monitor.

"Working fine" on a power supply means a *lot* more than just being physically functional. You may have been risking your RX 580 all this time if it's a poor quality PSU; I always deal with safety issues first and foremost.

 

[Ichaseem97]

What ima do is sell it, and get the msi mag24c that has a display port which makes it easier since my gpu has 2 of them

You could try a displayport to dual link dvi adapter but they are not cheap(~$100) and don't always work. There are no HDMI to dual link dvi adapters(atleast none I have ever seen available).

You should have bought one of the 2070s that had a dual link dvi port.

 

[bignastyid]

Ibuypower is notorious for using low quality psu's which is why DSzymborski is worried about one they gave away running a high end GPU.

 

[Ichaseem97]

No i mean like i tested it on gaming and the NVIDIA settings and its working great, i got the model from brad their support and he helped out, nothing odd happened and everything works besides me being stuck on 60hz lol but it works, lights up and i tested fortnite on all epic settings for a while nothing out of the ordinary happened

Lol no i bought the gpu the 600$ rtx 2070 gaming Z and i figured out the issue, the 6pin was on my cables , works fine now

Frankly, I'm still quite frightened that some mystery 600W PSU from ibuypower in a giveaway is being trusted with a $500 GPU. I think we should deal with remaining safety issues before we worry about the refresh rate.

It would also be helpful to know the make and model of the monitor.

"Working fine" on a power supply means a *lot* more than just being physically functional. You may have been risking your RX 580 all this time if it's a poor quality PSU; I always deal with safety issues first and foremost.

 

[bignastyid]

A junk psu may work fine one day then fry the entire rig the next day.

 

[DSzymborski]

No i mean like i tested it on gaming and the NVIDIA settings and its working great, i got the model from brad their support and he helped out, nothing odd happened and everything works besides me being stuck on 60hz lol but it works, lights up and i tested fortnite on all epic settings for a while nothing out of the ordinary happened

Lol no i bought the gpu the 600$ rtx 2070 gaming Z and i figured out the issue, the 6pin was on my cables , works fine now

Frankly, I'm still quite frightened that some mystery 600W PSU from ibuypower in a giveaway is being trusted with a $500 GPU. I think we should deal with remaining safety issues before we worry about the refresh rate.

It would also be helpful to know the make and model of the monitor.

"Working fine" on a power supply means a *lot* more than just being physically functional. You may have been risking your RX 580 all this time if it's a poor quality PSU; I always deal with safety issues first and foremost.

Firing up a game and how it works is not how you test a power supply. A terrible power supply will do that, while leaving your equipment in danger the whole time.

I'm personally uneasy about providing assistance when information about crucial parts is withheld, so I cannot help further with your issue, but I do wish you luck with your GPU.

 

[Ichaseem97]

The psu is a highpower(brand) 600watt 80plus gold supply. The rtx recommends a psu of 550 so idk if i should get a better one?

Ibuypower is notorious for using low quality psu's which is why DSzymborski is worried about one they gave away running a high end GPU.

No i mean like i tested it on gaming and the NVIDIA settings and its working great, i got the model from brad their support and he helped out, nothing odd happened and everything works besides me being stuck on 60hz lol but it works, lights up and i tested fortnite on all epic settings for a while nothing out of the ordinary happened

Lol no i bought the gpu the 600$ rtx 2070 gaming Z and i figured out the issue, the 6pin was on my cables , works fine now

Frankly, I'm still quite frightened that some mystery 600W PSU from ibuypower in a giveaway is being trusted with a $500 GPU. I think we should deal with remaining safety issues before we worry about the refresh rate.

It would also be helpful to know the make and model of the monitor.

"Working fine" on a power supply means a *lot* more than just being physically functional. You may have been risking your RX 580 all this time if it's a poor quality PSU; I always deal with safety issues first and foremost.

Firing up a game and how it works is not how you test a power supply. A terrible power supply will do that, while leaving your equipment in danger the whole time.

I'm personally uneasy about providing assistance when information about crucial parts is withheld, so I cannot help further with your issue, but I do wish you luck with your GPU.

 

[bignastyid]

Yeah that's what we feared. It's not a good psu. I wouldn't trust that psu. Btw you don't have to use reply all the time after a few it makes the thread hard to read.

 

[Ichaseem97]

Sorry, im new , do i just reply where it says your answer? And what psu should i get?

Yeah that's what we feared. It's not a good psu. I wouldn't trust that psu. Btw you don't have to use reply all the time after a few it makes the thread hard to read.

 

[iamacow]

Guys its the SAME power draw as the RX 580.... Yes the RX 2070 costs more, but its still only going to draw 185watts. If has been using the RX 580 for a while, than this will work too.

Now I would personally replace it with a EVGA, Corsair or Seasonic Budget PSU. $50 for 600watts. But that is just me. Second. All this talk of no DVI. HDMI is DVI, though you are still limited to 60Hz. DisplayPort is needed to go above 60hz.

 

[DSzymborski]

Guys its the SAME power draw as the RX 580.... Yes the RX 2070 costs more, but its still only going to draw 185watts. If has been using the RX 580 for a while, than this will work too.

Now I would personally replace it with a EVGA, Corsair or Seasonic Budget PSU. $50 for 600watts. But that is just me. Second. All this talk of no DVI. HDMI is DVI, though you are still limited to 60Hz. DisplayPort is needed to go above 60hz.

Yeah, and he was risking his 580, which isn't a good reason to risk his 2070. That someone gets home safely drunk driving on Monday doesn't mean it's safe or recommended on Tuesday.

Dual-Link DVI can do 120Hz at 1080p.

 

[iamacow]

Ah I forgot about D-DVI. Do those even exist anymore?!?!