[SOLVED] Help switching GPUs

[atotalnoob2]

Hi, I've just bought a pc with a PNY 1060 XLR8 OC. I wanted a GPU with DVI, but this graphic card came with only dp ports. So the seller gives me the chance to switch to a Zotac 1060, but I would have to change the card by myself. I'm not a geek so I have watched some tutorials in youtube. Basically I have to remove the screws from the graphics card, unplugged it from PSU. And do the same but in reverse way when I want to install a new card.
But my question is: I think I have an 8-pin connected to the actual PNY 1060. The Zotac will have the same connection? Do I have to plug it and that's it? Or it will have a different way to connect to the PSU? See, I'm kinda worried about this, cause as I said I'm not a geek and dont want being messing up with my PC. So I would appreciate your help. Thanks.

BTW, I have a MSI B450 pro m2, and a mc hummer , dont know if that counts

 

[Nutroll]

Can you link the Zotac to need?

 

[atotalnoob2]

https://www.zotac.com/es/product/graphics_card/zotac-geforce-gtx-1060-amp-edition

 

[Nutroll]

Ok the Zotac's I've seen need a 6 pin connector to power up. I googled the card you have, the PNY and it too uses a 6 pin. Yes, just uninstall the PNY. Install the Zotac into the slot, screw it in place, and connect the 6 pin connector that it. Watch those youtube videos until you can do it in your sleep.

 

[Nutroll]

Don't forget to pull the latch before you pull the card from the slot when you uninstall it.

 

[atotalnoob2]

Ok, so the PNY 1060 has two models: one with DVI and 6 pin connector and another with 8 pin and dp port. The one I've bought was mislabelled as the first and it was the second.
I uninstalled the GPU and realizes that it was conneted to a 8 pin cable. I can separate two pins, so I would say it's a 6+2 connector. Can I plug the Zotac, that requires a 6 pin connector to that 6+2?

 

[atotalnoob2]

I would say the cable it's something like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Graphics-Double-Splitter-Express-Connector/dp/B0762HF1YH
cause I think it's a double 6+2

 

[cbrockko]

I would say the cable it's something like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Graphics-Double-Splitter-Express-Connector/dp/B0762HF1YH
cause I think it's a double 6+2

yea it will work