[SOLVED] Rx 580 Problem

Dec 3, 2019
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So I bought Rx 580 and I didnt know it has 8pin...my psu has just 6 pin (picture) https://prnt.sc/sq2dc3
Can it run with just 6 pin in it or i will need to buy new psu?
What are my options?



I also didnt know it has DVI connection i had similar but it isnt DVI (ill show in picture) https://prnt.sc/sq25e8
cabels are cheap so that wouldnt be problem as psu would be.
 
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So I bought Rx 580 and I didnt know it has 8pin...my psu has just 6 pin (picture) https://prnt.sc/sq2dc3
Can it run with just 6 pin in it or i will need to buy new psu?
What are my options?



I also didnt know it has DVI connection i had similar but it isnt DVI (ill show in picture) https://prnt.sc/sq25e8
cabels are cheap so that wouldnt be problem as psu would be.
I would get the proper PSU.
Even if it works with a 6 pin I think you are asking for trouble.
The voltage drop on a 6 pin is more than the voltage drop on an 8 pin and it can cause crashes and system instability. I think it will be worth the money....and it's the right thing to do.
So I bought Rx 580 and I didnt know it has 8pin...my psu has just 6 pin (picture) https://prnt.sc/sq2dc3
Can it run with just 6 pin in it or i will need to buy new psu?
What are my options?



I also didnt know it has DVI connection i had similar but it isnt DVI (ill show in picture) https://prnt.sc/sq25e8
cabels are cheap so that wouldnt be problem as psu would be.
I would get the proper PSU.
Even if it works with a 6 pin I think you are asking for trouble.
The voltage drop on a 6 pin is more than the voltage drop on an 8 pin and it can cause crashes and system instability. I think it will be worth the money....and it's the right thing to do.
 
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Dec 3, 2019
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I would get the proper PSU.
Even if it works with a 6 pin I think you are asking for trouble.
The voltage drop on a 6 pin is more than the voltage drop on an 8 pin and it can cause crashes and system instability. I think it will be worth the money....and it's the right thing to do.
Isnt there like any adapters or something...?
 

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Isnt there like any adapters or something...?
There are, but there SHOULDN'T be. They are typically fire hazards.

The only ACCEPTABLE adapter is a dual 6-pin to single 8-pin adapter, because each 6 pin is meant for up to 75W, and the 8-pin is meant for 150W, so we're talking the same amount of power.

Single 6-pin to single 8-pin: fire hazard.

Molex to PCIe: fire hazard.