GTX 970 G1, EASY power supply question

[Rogue_Shadow]

Hello Almighty Tom's Hardware Forum

I type this in room surrounded by PC parts as I build my first PC for 7 years

However I have a very simple (for some) question regarding the Gigabyte GTX 970 G1.
The card requires a 6 & a 8 pin power supply, however my EVGA supernova G2 (Thanks for the PSU list) only has 6+2 cables.

Now I've looked on PCpartpicker at builds using my power supply and graphics card. Although it's sometimes hard to make out, it looks like most people are connecting up the 8 pin with the 6+2 ... obviously, then connecting the 6 pin by leaving the +2 section disconnected and dangling free.
Is this correct or am I just about to make an very expensive toaster?

TLDR: Can I connect my 6+2 PSU cable to a 6 pin graphic card port, simply leaving the extra +2 disconnected?

Huge thanks TH Forum

 

[Vosgy]

I've got that happening right now on my PC it's fine.
There is nothing closing the loop on the disconnected 2 pins so it's not like there can be any additional power draw down them or anything.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

The answer is YES!

That is how you do it and great choice on the power supply.

 

[Rogue_Shadow]

Thank you guys!
Rapid response and always.
Gave the best answer to Vosgy purely because Blackbird looks too O.P


Really appreciate the help as I can now continue with my build without worrying about the floating 2 pins