[SOLVED] GTX 1060 pci cable

[Linuxx]

So I just got a GTX 1060 from a friend. I am upgrading my (awful) GT 710. It says I need a pci power cord? I didn't need one for my GT 710. This is my card:

 

[Math Geek]

you need to connect a pcie power connection from your psu to power the card. this is very common for all but entry level gpu's.

if your psu does not have the connection, then you need a new psu that has the proper connections.

that is a 6-pin connection on the card so that's the minimum cable your psu needs. if you don't know if you have one, then you can post your specific psu model and we can look it up for you.

 

[thepersonwithaface45]

Some compressed air wouldn't hurt either!

 

[Linuxx]

it's AC Bel HBA008-ZA1GT

 

[Math Geek]

that psu only has 212w on the 12v rail. so it is nowhere near able to power that card.

you need a new psu.

 

[Linuxx]

that psu only has 212w on the 12v rail. so it is nowhere near able to power that card.

you need a new psu.

ok thanks! Sorry if that was obvious. I've never done anything likethis before as I've only had a GT 710 card.

 

[Turtle Rig]

you need to connect a pcie power connection from your psu to power the card. this is very common for all but entry level gpu's.

if your psu does not have the connection, then you need a new psu that has the proper connections.

that is a 6-pin connection on the card so that's the minimum cable your psu needs. if you don't know if you have one, then you can post your specific psu model and we can look it up for you.

I believe these cards come with a adapter or is that no good? sighs 🏝❤💯👶

 

[Linuxx]

nah a friend gave it to me. He has the cable. My pcu just doesn't have the port.

 

[Math Geek]

an adapter is a VERY VERY bad idea. again 212w on the 12v rail!!!

the 6-pin and mobo slot together can pull 150w. thrown in the cpu and rest of the system and you can see that the psu will never be able to handle it all.

please NEVER suggest one of those death trap adapters as they are NEVER a good idea!! if you can offer a budget and a couple places you prefer to buy from, i can easily suggest a replacement. does not take long when i already know what is worth buying and what is not.