PSU with only 4 pin and 20 pin needs 6 pin, How?

[coltschat]

Trying to install a video card that has a 6 pin input. I have a 4pin, 20 pin, and multiple sata power connectors and that's it on my PSU. I need another 6 pin for a video card. How do I do this?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

You need a modern PSU with the right connection for the card.

 

[coltschat]

No cash to do the new PSU, so that is not possible for me, SR-71.

I might be able to afford adapters if not too expensive. I am broke.🙁

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Nothing you can do until you get a proper PSU.

 

[coltschat]

Thanks for nothing SR 71. Anyone else?

 

[coltschat]

Nothing you can do until you get a proper PSU.

Thanks but no way I can do this. Anyone else?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I would wait till you have a decent power supply , that has the right PCIE 6 pin for the card. What specs are you trying to power.

 

[norcalsc]

you def need proper power supply it won't work without it

 

[coltschat]

I would wait till you have a decent power supply , that has the right PCIE 6 pin for the card. What specs are you trying to power.

I am disabled making only $700 a month, and use computer as lifeline. I will never have the cash for a new computer or PSU. If I had the cash for it I would have just bought it. I used to work for IBM and Apple. I know what to do with money, but what connectors can I get as a workaround?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

A SATA to 6 pin adapter might work , but not a good idea to power cards with that scenario.

Using adapters is never ideal to run cards , not recommended.

 

[coltschat]

you def need proper power supply it won't work without it

Since I am in abject poverty, maybe this should have been, How do I get someone to gift me a proper PSU. LOL

Still looking for work around connectors. May have to cut and splice on PSU myself if I can't find the work around.

 

[Unolocogringo]

There is a 95%+ chance that your power supply can not power the card you are trying to connect it to.
First clue is that it does not have even a single PCI-E connector.
I don't even think they even make SATA to PCI-E power adapters. Definitely would not use one if they did.
So your options are making one yourself or buying a new power supply.
So now you can be rude to me also for telling you the truth.
If the power supply can not power the card it will shut down if you are lucky, or die and take the rest of the computer with it if you are unlucky.

 

[coltschat]

A SATA to 6 pin adapter might work , but not a good idea to power cards with that scenario.

Using adapters is never ideal to run cards , not recommended.

Thanks! Will try.

 

[coltschat]

There is a 95%+ chance that your power supply can not power the card you are trying to connect it to.
First clue is that it does not have even a single PCI-E connector.
I don't even think they even make SATA to PCI-E power adapters. Definitely would not use one if they did.
So your options are making one yourself or buying a new power supply.
So now you can be rude to me also for telling you the truth.

Yes, it may not work, but it's my only shot.

I am sorry if you think I am rude.

I will try to do what I can with what I have.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Just remember , using adapters with inferior power supplies is not a good idea. The PSU only has a 20 pin , 4 pin and no PCIE cables for cards , that is a sign of an older and most likely , not very capable PSU.

 

[Unolocogringo]

you def need proper power supply it won't work without it

Since I am in abject poverty, maybe this should have been, How do I get someone to gift me a proper PSU. LOL

Still looking for work around connectors. May have to cut and splice on PSU myself if I can't find the work around.

we all volunteer for these forums.
SR writes in bold because he has a vision problem, and also a great contributor.
Tell us exactly what power supply and video card you have.
If there is a work around we will inform you what you need to do.
SATA adapters do not have large enough contact to carry the amperage needed. If you power supply is good enough you can get a molex adapter and cut and solder a pcie connecter on.
IF your power supply can handle it.

 

[TJ Hooker]

What exact graphics card and PSU? Is there any possibility you could sell or exchange the graphics card for one that doesn't require a power connector?

 

[geofelt]

What is the make/model of your PSU?
What is the make/model of the Graphics card?
A card needing 6 pin power usually needs a 450W psu.

If a PSU does not have a 6 pin power connector, it is unlikely to have sufficient power to power one, even with an adapter.
It is likely to be an older psu with the wattage on 3.5 and 5v rails and not on 12v where modern processors and graphics cards need them.

If this is a cheap psu be warned.
The danger is not that it might not work.
The danger is if a cheap psu fails under load, it will not have the protective circuitry to keep from damaging all your parts.

 

[bignastyid]

There is a 95%+ chance that your power supply can not power the card you are trying to connect it to.
First clue is that it does not have even a single PCI-E connector.
I don't even think they even make SATA to PCI-E power adapters. Definitely would not use one if they did.
So your options are making one yourself or buying a new power supply.
So now you can be rude to me also for telling you the truth.

Yes, it may not work, but it's my only shot.

I am sorry if you think I am rude.

I will try to do what I can with what I have.

Trying to frankenstein/cobble together PSU cables may just leave you needing a new PC and possibly even a new home.

 

[Karadjgne]

Most psus that have 0 pcie connectors are in the 200w-300w range. Any gpu with a 6pin pcie connector has a generally recommended psu need of 400w. The only gpus available that'll work on a psu with 0 pcie with any chance of real, healthy success are the older gt710-730 etc that have a @20w draw. Anything higher and you run a serious risk of damaging the motherboard and/or cpu when taxed rails lower voltages and raise current outputs.

You say your pc is your lifeline and have 0 recourse when it comes to replacement, but you insist on running a real risk of pc destruction.