Question would a 6 - 8 pin adapter work on a 1660 super with a 500w psu?

[NikosTaco]

I was going to buy a 1660 super but i can't find an 8 pin connector for it in my psu. Would an adapter work? (i have a 500w psu)

 

[rgd1101]

brand and model of this 500w psu?
usually a no. 6 pin get 75W and 8pin go up to 150w

 

[NikosTaco]

brand and model of this 500w psu?
usually a no. 6 pin get 75W and 8pin go up to 150w

I don't know the brand or model because i can't check easily but i know its 80 plus

 

[SkyNetRising]

i can't find an 8 pin connector for it in my psu. Would an adapter work? (i have a 500w psu)

What model PSU?
Can you show photo of PSU label? (upload to imgur.com and post link).

Generally to get 8pin PCIE power connector, you'd need two PCIE 6pin connectors.

 

[NikosTaco]

What model PSU?
Can you show photo of PSU label? (upload to imgur.com and post link).

Generally to get 8pin PCIE power connector, you'd need two PCIE 6pin connectors.

well thats the thing i cant get to the label because its covered, i would have to completly take it out of the case to see

 

[DRagor]

Any half decent 500 W PSU would come with at least one 8 pin (or 6+2) cable. If yours lacks it it probably is some shady model (or just really old) and I would be afraid running a 150 W GPU on it.

 

[Zerk2012]

well thats the thing i cant get to the label because its covered, i would have to completly take it out of the case to see

Depends on the rest of your parts and what power supply.
In general if you don't have the right connector then no.

Must be low quality power supply for a so called 500 watt not to have the 8 pin connector.

 

[SkyNetRising]

well thats the thing i cant get to the label because its covered, i would have to completly take it out of the case to see

Then do it. Take it out.
Unless you want to take a risk and have your PSU performing fireworks.

View: https://youtu.be/aACtT_rzToI

 

[DSzymborski]

well thats the thing i cant get to the label because its covered, i would have to completly take it out of the case to see

This isn't optional information unless you're indifferent about whether your GPU, or your PC, survives. If you can't confirm that the PSU is safe to use, then you'll have to take it out of the case anyway to replace it.

And something without an eight-pin connector? It's a near certainty that it's complete junk.

 

[NikosTaco]

This isn't optional information unless you're indifferent about whether your GPU, or your PC, survives. If you can't confirm that the PSU is safe to use, then you'll have to take it out of the case anyway to replace it.

And something without an eight-pin connector? It's a near certainty that it's complete junk.

Yeah i think i'll have to replace it.