[SOLVED] HP Z640 6 Pin PCie to 8 Pin

[Ilo99]

Hey,
I am having a hard time to decide wether I should use a dual 6 pin to 8 pin adapter, to power a GPU i will buy in the future, or if i just stick to the "normal" 6 pin to 8 pin Adapter.
Because I looked up my PSUs specs, and saw that my two 6 Pin pcie cable, are delvivering a current of 18 amps. If I calculate the watts then, i got 216 which is even much more than a 8 Pin deliveres.
Also the HP z640 specs are saying that GPUs like the p6000 are compatible with the PC, and these GPU uses a 8 Pin.
I decided to just ask here someone, who can help me.

PSU Link: http://www.primelec.com/hp-d12-925p...orkstation-719797-002-758468-001#.Xu5EvthxdaR

Best Regards Ilian

 

[Vic 40]

Well adapters are never adviced, but if you need one get a good 2x6 pin to 1x8 pin and call it a day. Wouldn't want to push your luck, but that my opinion.

 

[Ilo99]

Well adapters are never adviced, but if you need one get a good 2x6 pin to 1x8 pin and call it a day. Wouldn't want to push your luck, but that my opinion.

The Problem i have, is that HP themself have a 6 pin to 8 pin adapter, for the z640. But these are just too expensive, and i dont know if the adapters for like 10 Buck, are good enough. Because im pretty sure that my psu wouldnt have a problem, it is designed for that.

 

[Vic 40]

What gpu we're you looking at? If it only needs one 8 pin do i not see the point in getting 6->8pin adapters.

And what do you expect for $10? I wouldn't look for them so only thing i can advice is looking at wire gauge. Look for ones that use 16AWG wires if possible, are probably the more expensive ones.