Question GTX 1050 STRIX 2GB

[uchkur]

Rig:
CPU: i5 3570
PSU: HP 320W 90% efficiency
HDD: SATA 250GB 7.2K rpm
SSD: non
RAM: Hynix 8GB (4GBx2)

Can I put GTX 1050 2GB Strix into my rig
I know it needs 6-pin connector I tought I can power it with SATA power connector since this card need at least 300W

 

[Deleted member 2731765]

Does that HP OEM PSU come with enough PCI-E/PEG connectors ? If not, then this PSU was not meant to power up GPUs which require a minimum 6-PIN cable. You should not use any sata power connector, nor any molex adapters either.

You need to upgrade your PSU, assuming that model won't power up the GTX 1050.

 

[cryoburner]

If you haven't bought it yet, it might be worth considering a different model of 1050 that doesn't need an external power connection, since a number of them don't.

If you were to replace the PSU, it might also open up the option of going with a faster card, such as a Radeon RX 570, which can often be found in a similar price range.

 

[Deleted member 2731765]

it might be worth considering a different model of 1050 that doesn't need an external power connection, since a number of them don't.

Yeah, you are correct there. Some example models of this GPU which don't require power connectors. Few more models are there though:

https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/elsa-gtx-1050-s-a-c.b3970

https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/forsa-gtx-1050.b4081

https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/msi-gtx-1050.b3928

https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/zogis-gtx-1050.b4881

https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/yeston-gtx-1050-mini.b4296

https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/inno3d-gtx-1050-compact.b3960

https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/colorful-gtx-1050-mini-oc.b5305