Msi Gtx 970 power help!!

[Chi Wong]

Hello all, this is my first build. First I set up all the components and installed windows. Everything is fine. Now I am installing my GPU, I noticed that the Msi Gtx 970 uses a 8 pin and a 6 pin for the power supply. My problem is that my CX500M only has a 6 pin and a 2 pin, and a 6pin and a 2pin on the same cable. The GPU does come with a 6pin to 8pin adapter. I am confused and not sure on what to do. I picked out the parts on PcPartpicker, and it was all listed as compatible. This is the last stage to my build as in hardware, I still have to install drivers. Please take a look into this, I really want to play and use my PC as soon as possible. I have attached a couple of pictures

First one is the cables, 2nd is the 6 to 8 pin adapter, and last is the graphics card's power

http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/chi_wong1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150530_141458_zpsc1tarcpd.jpg.html

http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/chi_wong1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150530_141538_zpsqcqwdf9e.jpg.html

http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/chi_wong1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150530_141546_zps2w5ovt9z.jpg.html

 

[krells]

Use the two 6+2 connectors on the cable from your psu. For the 8 pin snap the 6 and 2 pin together. The second one plug in the 6 pin and leave the 2 pin not connected. You don't need the adapter.

 

[Whateverworks_19]

No worries. The correct specification is 6+2pin equaling either a 6pin or a 8pin depending upon the needs. Hence, the CX500M could power a 2x8pin graphics card.

Now, you need to combine one of the connectors to an 8pin. There should be a simple lock mechanism if you look carefully. And voilia, there you go.