MSI GTX 1060 GAMING X 6gb on 400w psu with 6pin to 8pin adapter?

[chizzybat]

I'm looking to upgrade my current setup with a msi gtx 1060 gaming x 6gb that requries an 8pin connector and a 400w power supply. I have a 400w PSU, my only problem is that I only have a 6pin connector. So I was wondering if these 6pin to 8pin connectors work and if they are safe to use.
LINK: https://www.amazon.de/Connect-Express-Power-Adapter-Kabel/dp/B0177ULO32/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1525363046&sr=8-3&keywords=6pin+to+8pin
My current PC specs:
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3770 CPU @ 3.40GHz
RAM: 8gb DDR3
System: Windows 8.1 pro 64-bit
Graphics card: ASUS Radeon R7 240 oc 4gb
PSU: a old pre built 400w

 

[helpstar]

The adapter will work, but it´s more than likely not safe.

Which prebuilt system is it?

power supply make and model is usually labeled on it.

 

[RobCrezz]

Will it work? Possibly

Is it recommended? No, if the PSU doesnt have the required connectors, then its likely not suitable. Why risk your whole system getting blown by using a low end psu.

 

[chizzybat]

I have a z220 cmt workstation. I was looking to buy a gtx 1060 windforce oc 6gb that only needs a 400w with 6pin connector. But im afraid that its performance wouldnt be as good as the msi one

 

[helpstar]

you won´t recognize any performance difference between these two

 

[chizzybat]

Okay ty for help

 

[Bluescreendeath]

Why don't you just get a regular GTX1060? Most GTX1060s only require 1 6 pin cable.

And if you have the standard 400w PSU that comes in most Z200 HP computers then that's a decent PSU. Go open your computer and look at the PSU and see what the label say.

If it's a Delta Electronics PSU with 400watts output on the 12v rail (or says 33amps on 12v rail), then it should be easily able to power a GTX1060. The GTX1060 G1 only uses like 15-20 watts more than a regular GTX1060 (which uses like 120-130 watts), and doesn't really need a 8 pin connector.

A 80w i7 3770 CPU + 130w GPU + 30w mobo + 20w for HDD/DVD/etc = 260 watts max. Assuming all of those are pulled from the 12v rail, you're looking at 260 watts on the 12v rail when your PSU can provide 400 watts on the 12v rail.