I don't have the 6 pin connector that connects from my psu to my graphics card. What should I do?

[Tayler Bacon]

So I recently purchased my first ever graphics card the Gtx 960 4gb over clocked edition online and tried to install it in my PC. I connected the long golden pin thing (also known as the pcie 16 or something) from my graphics card onto the motherboard but I then realised that there is a 6 pin connector port on top of the card. I tried to find the correct cable to insert it into from the psu but the only one I found was a 4 pin connector cable that doesn't go in properly. So to wrap it up I have a few question. 1. Does the card need the connector on the top or can it work with it?
2. Where can I locate the 6 pin connector from my psu to plug Into the card?

 

[Darkbreeze]

Most likely, the recommended course of action will be to get a suitable power supply that does have the correct 6 or 6+2 plug, either of which will work. If a PSU doesn't have a 6 pin connector, then it shouldn't be used with graphics cards that require one. Any capable PSU will already have the connectors.

What is your power supply model number?

 

[geofelt]

Your card does need the aux 6 pin power lead to function properly.
What is the make/model of your psu?
Since it does not include a 6 pin pcie adapter, it likely does not have sufficient amperage to support the extra 75w that can be delivered by such a lead.
Therefore, using a molex to 6 pin adapter cable may not be a good idea.

If your psu is a cheap unit, replace it regardless.
A cheap psu will not have the protective circuitry to protect your parts if it should fail under load.

 

[Darkbreeze]

So, just in case you are uncertain, there should be a label on your power supply that lists the model number as well as the units specifications. If you provide us with that model number we can tell you a good many things about that unit including whether or not it has sufficient capacity, quality and whether it does in fact have the needed 6 or 6+2 pin connector.