GTX 970 needs 6-pin and 8-pin. PSU has only two 6-pins

[elee_89]

My PSU is 650w here:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171023

What adapter do I need to be able to use an 8-pin, and will using it harm the GTX 970 graphics card?

 

[RektSkrubs]

I am pretty sure you will need to get a new PSU... I recommend the Antec HCG 620m, its what I use, and it can support up to well... 4 8pin connectors.

 

[rcald2000]

Your PSU is powerful enough. You just need a 6-pin PCIe to 8-pin PCIe power adapter. My MSI 970 4G Gamer card came with one in the box.

*** POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENT FOR GRAPHICS CARDS ***
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

 

[renz496]

You just need molex for the 8pin. Look for 2x 4 pin (peripheral) to 1 8 pin PCIE connector.

 

[madcap42]

did not the new card come with any leads? and your 650 is WELL enough for that gpu ya just need a lead converter from 6 to 8 pin or molex ya can buy these from ebay/amazon

 

[madcap42]

Your PSU is powerful enough. You just need a 6-pin PCIe to 8-pin PCIe power adapter. My MSI 970 4G Gamer card came with one in the box.

*** POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENT FOR GRAPHICS CARDS ***
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

you only need the lead converter from 6 to 8 pin

 

[elee_89]

Your PSU is powerful enough. You just need a 6-pin PCIe to 8-pin PCIe power adapter. My MSI 970 4G Gamer card came with one in the box.

*** POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENT FOR GRAPHICS CARDS ***
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

you only need the lead converter from 6 to 8 pin

Can you provide a link for one so I can be clear? Is there a difference between an adapter and a lead converter?

 

[madcap42]

Your PSU is powerful enough. You just need a 6-pin PCIe to 8-pin PCIe power adapter. My MSI 970 4G Gamer card came with one in the box.

*** POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENT FOR GRAPHICS CARDS ***
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

you only need the lead converter from 6 to 8 pin

Can you provide a link for one so I can be clear? Is there a difference between an adapter and a lead converter?

yeah try here http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.X6+to+8+pin+lead+pcie.TRS0&_nkw=6+to+8+pin+lead+pcie&_sacat=0

 

[kevin2978]

Your PSU is powerful enough. You just need a 6-pin PCIe to 8-pin PCIe power adapter. My MSI 970 4G Gamer card came with one in the box.

*** POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENT FOR GRAPHICS CARDS ***
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

My PSU has 500W and I have the same problem. I have the gtx 970 Gigabyte G1 .
Should I buy an adapter? Aren't adapter's harmful?

Or Can I put the 6-pin inside the 8pin slot. Would that work and is this harmful?