GTX 1070 power connectors + my usp

[A_Skywalker]

I have a power supply model name - FSP500-60apn which is 500w but
I have 2x6 pins power connectors, GTX 1070 requires 1x8pin power connector and 500W psu also. Does it mean I cannot use this card with this power supply?

 

[Flapdrol1337]

Single 8 pin and 2x 6 pin is both 150W. Should work if you find the right cable to connect it.

How old is that psu? If it's really old maybe it's a good idea to replace it.

 

[A_Skywalker]

Single 8 pin and 2x 6 pin is both 150W. Should work if you find the right cable to connect it.

How old is that psu? If it's really old maybe it's a good idea to replace it.

5 years old. Can I plug somehow 2x6 pin in the 8 pin connector? The pins look the same to me, there will be only 2 left

 

[WhiteNoise]

I wouldn't do that. Just buy an adapter. You can pick up a 6 pin to 8 pin adapter or a molex to 8 pin. They can be found for a couple of bucks online.

 

[A_Skywalker]

I wouldn't do that. Just buy an adapter. You can pick up a 6 pin to 8 pin adapter or a molex to 8 pin. They can be found for a couple of bucks online.

What is the difference between molex and adapter?

 

[sm625]

If you do buy an adapter make sure it is this style:

not this style

The 2nd one is adding resistance, which is not a good thing even though it would probably work fine. 1070 is not a power hungry card.

 

[LTC8K6]

The video card may well come with the correct adapter.

This EVGA card, for example.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487247

 

[LTC8K6]

The "two six pin to one eight pin" adapter is often included with 8 pin video cards.