Is there any possible way to get a pci - e adapter for my gtx 1060? or something like that?

[imoxushdgaming]

Im asking this because, i just got a new pc. I7 7700, gtx 1050 ti etc. And my old pc had a gtx 1060 Over clocked, which im pretty sure required a pci - e, 6 pin cable, which i plugged into it from the power supply. However with the new pc i bought i stupidly didnt check if it had an extra pci - e, cable, because i was thinking ''The price is good, so i can just put my 1060 oc in to replace the 1050 ti''. However i only realised after that the 1050 ti does not require a pci - e cable, comapred to the 1060.. And i can't send it back right now, because its going to come under heavy use soon. So i was wandering, is there any easy way for me to get a pci - e 6 pin adapater, of something along the lines of that, so i can plug it into my 1060? Or would i have to get a whole new power supply. because i do have the other more powerful power supply from my other pc, with the connector, its just that i dont want to pull out all the neat cable management from the new pc that connects the power supply to all the parts and possibl screw up the other parts by putting in cables into them from my other better psu..unless..thats the only way? Currently the psu in my new pc has no extra pci - e for a graphics card. Anyway, if anyone has any good suggestions or any easy fixes without possibly having to replace the power supply, like being able to fit another pci - e in or anything, i would greatly appreciate you sharing your knowledge on the situation.

Ps. Sorry if that was slightly confusing to read. Im still slightly new with dealing with the inner parts of a pc. So dont hesitate to correct me if i have asked something that is not possible. Thanks.

 

[Karadjgne]

Most psus nowadays have at least 1x 6pin pcie just for that reason. If the psu in the new pc does not have at least 1x pcie 6pin, it stands a good chance of not being able to support a video card that requires one.
Yes there are molex to pcie 6pin adapters, you usually get them with a video card, but amazon/newegg etc has them very cheap, usually @$6 or less.

Might want to look at the new psu and see if it has a pcie 6pin tucked away somewhere.

 

[imoxushdgaming]

Most psus nowadays have at least 1x 6pin pcie just for that reason. If the psu in the new pc does not have at least 1x pcie 6pin, it stands a good chance of not being able to support a video card that requires one.
Yes there are molex to pcie 6pin adapters, you usually get them with a video card, but amazon/newegg etc has them very cheap, usually @$6 or less.

Might want to look at the new psu and see if it has a pcie 6pin tucked away somewhere.

Yeah i have another psu, a more powerful one with a pcie 6pin, but, is it really wise to replace it with that? After all the pc came pre built and i dont want to screw parts up. even if i was to buy a new one, woul it be the same situation? all the required cables/plugs would/should come with the psu?

 

[Karadjgne]

What's the psu in the pre-built, and who is the company who built the pc? I ask because many pre-built pc's have very low wattage psus like a 300/350w which is enough for a 1050ti, but not enough for the 1060

 

[Wolfshadw]

I'd also advise to take the warranty into consideration. In some situations, if the case is even opened, the warranty is voided.

-Wolf sends

 

[Karadjgne]

Hmm, let's see. Open case to evacuate accumulated dust in order to follow obvious maintenance to maintain a healthy pc means voiding the warranty. That just makes so much sense...

 

[imoxushdgaming]

What's the psu in the pre-built, and who is the company who built the pc? I ask because many pre-built pc's have very low wattage psus like a 300/350w which is enough for a 1050ti, but not enough for the 1060

I know that both psu's can support my 1060..in terms of wattage, at least. Of course we still have the issue with one currently in my new pc.

The older, yet more powerful psu that has the 6 pin pcie-e, is 850w, from Dell/intel. Also came in a pre built workstation from like 2008/9.
The one in my new pc is currently 700w, from a company called 3b systems.

This is the link to the pc i bought. https://www.3bsystems.co.uk/intel-core-i7-7700-quad-core-4-2ghz-gaming-computer-pc-base-unit-manager-special-v16.html
Of course I could have selected a 1060 upgrade, so the psu would have come with a 6 pin, but i was thinking, ''I dont need to do that. I can just replace it with my current 1060'', without even thinking that i would need another 6 pin fitted into the psu.

 

[imoxushdgaming]

I'd also advise to take the warranty into consideration. In some situations, if the case is even opened, the warranty is voided.

-Wolf sends

Yeah will do. I just want to get this over with, asap.

 

[Karadjgne]

I'm sorry? A 700w psu with no pcie 6pin? Not a single one? Not even a 6+2pin? Wow. And yet the advert says quite clearly that it has a 700w psu with a 120mm fan and 6pin VGA. That's the 6pin pcie you need.

 

[imoxushdgaming]

I'm sorry? A 700w psu with no pcie 6pin? Not a single one? Not even a 6+2pin? Wow. And yet the advert says quite clearly that it has a 700w psu with a 120mm fan and 6pin VGA. That's the 6pin pcie you need.

Wait what? I checked for the pci 6 pin connector but i cannnot see it? I mean basically all of the plugs that come from the psu are already plugged in. Am i missing something?

And i think that pci-e advert part could have reffered to when you select a 1060 instead of a 1050. Although im not entirely sure.

 

[Nigel Spike]

Perhaps the 6 pin connector is connected to the 1050 ti. Some of the 1050 ti models actually need a power connector.

Nigel

 

[imoxushdgaming]

Perhaps the 6 pin connector is connected to the 1050 ti. Some of the 1050 ti models actually need a power connector.

Nigel

I removed the 1050 ti, thinking i could fit in my 1060 instead. There were no wires connected to the 1050.

 

[Nigel Spike]

Not only does your link above clearly specify "700W PSU , 12cm Fan + 6pin VGA", as @Karadjgne pointed out. It also contains both the company's phone number and a mail address to their support. Perhaps they can explain.

 

[Karadjgne]

Personally, and I'm trying to be nice, a 700w psu should have at least 4x 6+2pin vga/pcie connectors. The fact it has 0-1 possible leaves me seriously doubting both the veracity of the 700w claim and its quality. Honestly I'd purchase a reliable quality 550w unit (semi or full modular for wiring neatness) and start all over.

It's like going to buy a car, the salesman promising it has 4 tires, then giving you a bicycle with 2x spares.

 

[imoxushdgaming]

Personally, and I'm trying to be nice, a 700w psu should have at least 4x 6+2pin vga/pcie connectors. The fact it has 0-1 possible leaves me seriously doubting both the veracity of the 700w claim and its quality. Honestly I'd purchase a reliable quality 550w unit (semi or full modular for wiring neatness) and start all over.

It's like going to buy a car, the salesman promising it has 4 tires, then giving you a bicycle with 2x spares.

Yeah i found out the lead was hidden really well. What a watse of time for both me and you. Sorry aha

 

[imoxushdgaming]

Not only does your link above clearly specify "700W PSU , 12cm Fan + 6pin VGA", as @Karadjgne pointed out. It also contains both the company's phone number and a mail address to their support. Perhaps they can explain.

Yeah ty. Called em and they said it was hidden on the other side of the case.

 

[Karadjgne]

Well, glad it worked out. Happy gaming.

 

[Nigel Spike]

As @Karadjgne said, glad you got it sorted out