Reddit reviews Cable Matters 2-Pack 6 Pin to 8 Pin PCIe Adapter Power Cable - 4 Inches

You must buy and adapter like these on amazon. I would not recommend using it in its current condition. Get the adapter.

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Or something like this.

You'll probably be better off buying a 6 pin to 8 pin adapter like this.. Using adapters improperly can cause the cables to melt or even damage components.

Cable Matters (2-Pack) 6-Pin PCIe to 8-Pin PCIe Adapter Power Cable - 4 Inches https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DV1Z32Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_2HwKBb8WZHHM8

No. You'll fry your video card and it won't even fit. You can see in this image why. What you could do use a 6-pin to 8-pin extension, assuming your power supply supports it.

My daughter built her PC about 2 years ago. We just started trying to play rocket league, but it reboot the pc on loading.

I think I found the problem, but confirming it has been tricky.

She has a Sapphire R9 280 (not 280x) with 2 6-pin connectors on it. It has been connected to a 6-pin plug on the PSU, but it is labeled SATA. I think we need a couple 6-pin to 8-pin connectors for full power the GPU, like these:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01DV1Z32Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1504476445&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=6pin+pcie+cable&dpPl=1&dpID=51Kdgpll%2BoL&ref=plSrch

I'm guessing that the GPU has been underpowered and Rocket League is the first game pulling hard on it and it is causing the PC to reboot. Skyrim, Fallout 4 and other games have never caused this problem.

These work for me:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DV1Z32Y

You're correct; EVGA does not give enough 8+8 pin cables. I ordered 2 extra from them (I think it was $20 shipped for two).

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Then I order these for their 6 pins to convert to 8+8: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079SS63WV/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Then for their 6+8 cables, I had to buy these to convert to 8+8: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DV1Z32Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Most risers are powered by molex and not PCIE; I think there was one or two powered by PCIE.

These are the ones i got, i haven't gotten 8 pins to 8 pins YET. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007Y8FSMQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DV1Z32Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'm seeing that MSI ships their new 1080 ti gaming x cards with a 6pin to 8 pin power adapter cable. https://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/ProductImageCompressAll1280/14-137-113-Z06.jpg

I bought my card used so it didn't come with an adapter cable. Are you guys sure it isn't safe to use an adapter? I'm thinking of trying this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DV1Z32Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I see what you mean. I looked around a bit and found these to be the closest to my PSU:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HCYDK5K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Also, looked into this if I wanted to be safe and just use an adapter:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DV1Z32Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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I'll also do what you suggested and contact EVGA. Let me know what you think about the above ones, though. Also, thanks a lot for sticking with me on this :)

He is talking about an adapter 6 to 8 pin, not a full cable replacement, i think. https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-2-Pack-6-Pin-Adapter/dp/B01DV1Z32Y/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=6+pin+8+pin+adapter&qid=1575156298&sr=8-3

A computer I'm building only has 6 pin power connectors. If I want to use an RX480 RX470, Which has 8 pin slot, can I use

https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-2-Pack-6-Pin-Adapter/dp/B01DV1Z32Y/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1482163724&sr=8-2&keywords=6+to+8+pin+connector

Will it power it or cause any problems?

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Also my PSU is 460w max. recommened PSU size for a RX480 is 500w. Will I still be ok? Ok looks like I dont have enough power for an RX480. The rx470 only required 450w. So back to my original question. Can I use 6 to 8 point connectors?

FYI. Building a budget PC from spare parts I have lying around the house/office.

They sell adapter cables: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DV1Z32Y/ref=asc_df_B01DV1Z32Y5140545/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=395033&creativeASIN=B01DV1Z32Y&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167140037427&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10303327456212288718&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9012716&hvtargid=pla-305293737974

The issue is you need to make sure that you have enough power.

Use a 6 to 8 pin adapter such as this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DV1Z32Y/ref=asc_df_B01DV1Z32Y5140545/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=395033&creativeASIN=B01DV1Z32Y&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167140037427&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6199845864114268492&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031883&hvtargid=pla-305293737974

(No idea if the company linked is reputable, just an example of the cable you need.) graphics cards that need 8 pins often come with the cable in the box, if you purchased new double check in case you missed it.

I'm going to disagree with the other commenters. The GTX 970 is a relatively low power card. If you're not overclocking, it's consuming 145W max. A 460W power supply is plenty for the card and the rest of the parts in the PC.

A 6-pin connector will provide enough power for it. It just needs those extra two pins. On of the pins is a sensor, and the other is an extra ground.

Use an adaptor like this one, and you should be fine:

https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-2-Pack-6-Pin-Adapter/dp/B01DV1Z32Y/

Oh, well plenty of those cables exist if you've already found that to work, if I understand correctly:

https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-2-Pack-6-Pin-Adapter/dp/B01DV1Z32Y/

Hello. I want to change my GPU soon. Currently running R9 380 with 2x6 pin. I am looking for 1060 or 580. If I get 1060 there's no problem, because it uses only one 6 pin. However 580 uses one 8 pin, but my PSU doesn't have one. Can I buy some adapter (like this one), will it work? Do you have any recommendations?

a quick google search found these the reviews seem good so it's a fairly safe bet I'd think

As long as your PSU has enough power you are fine.

I have used the below products before.

https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-2-Pack-6-Pin-Adapter/dp/B01DV1Z32Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=6-pin+to+8-pin+pci-e+adapter+cable&qid=1568917054&s=gateway&sprefix=6-pin+to&sr=8-3

Oh man, I misread this. 6-pins from PSU won't be able to provide enough power. You'll probably need something like this