Question [URGENT] Can you use a 6 pin and a 2 pin instead of an 8 pin for my GPU? First time installing a GPU. Thanks.

[CandyDealer21]

Is there anything to watch out for?

This is my first time I’m installing a GPU (RTX 2060).

Would appreciate any quick help. Thank you all so much.

 

[SkyNetRising]

Can you use a 6 pin and a 2 pin instead of an 8 pin for my GPU?

Yes. That is, how it's intended to be used.
6+2pin plug can be used either for 6pin pcie or 8pin pcie connection.

 

[CandyDealer21]

Yes. That is, how it's intended to be used.
6+2pin plug can be used either for 6pin pcie or 8pin pcie connection.

Ok. Thank you so much for your help! Really appreciate it.

 

[Metal Messiah.]

There are no separate 8-PIN PCI-e connectors. They all come as 6+2 pin splitter. You need to look for these when powering any GPU (see image below). Which PSU model is that ? List the exact brand/model number.

 

[Karadjgne]

The only thing to watch for with the 6+2pin pcie is the tabs on the +2pin. You'll need to connect the +2 to the 6pin before trying to insert into the gpu, or it won't fit right.

 

[Metal Messiah.]

You'll need to connect the +2 to the 6pin before trying to insert into the gpu, or it won't fit right.

+1 for that.