6 pin to 8 pin GPU power connector

[Mohammed]

hi TPU

I have power supply which doesn't support 8pin connectors. So I was looking around and i found Cable to convert 6 to 8 but, Is this safe to go with?


CPU: Intel Q9650
GPU: I am not buy yet, but i willing to get HD 7970
RAM: 8GB RAM ( 2GB x 4 )
HDD: WD 1TB 7200RPM
PSU: TOPOWER X3


So, do you think it's okay?
Thanks a lot.

 

[erocker]

I'm skeptical that the PSU has enough amperage to run a 7970. Perhaps it's time for a new, more modern PSU before getting the video card.

 

[RadFX]

What you should do it when you connect that 6-8 pin adapter make sure it is using both 12v rails. You do this by connecting 1 side of it to one molex connector on 1 line out from your psu and the other side of the adapter to a different molex connector on a seperate line coming out of your psu. I hope I explained this cleary enough.

Also, you can use a paper clip to connect the missing 2 pins to your 6pin pci-e outputs. I DO NOT RECOMMEND you do this unless you know what you are doing.

http://www.allpinouts.org/index.php/PCI_Express_(PCIe)_8pin_power

 

[thebluebumblebee]

What do you think? 8 pin PCI power connector is rated for 225 watts. 6 pin is rated for 150 watts. Do you see a problem?

 

[TRWOV]

At least Topower PSUs are rated at their actual output but it being an old PSU with an outdated design (multi-rail, no PFC) I would err on the side of caution and go for an HD7870/R9 270X.

 

[MxPhenom 216]

I'm skeptical that the PSU has enough amperage to run a 7970. Perhaps it's time for a new, more modern PSU before getting the video card.

This. 110%. The coverting cable will work, but if that psu doesn't support 8 pin connections out of the box, I wouldn't try running a gpu that needs it from it.

Also, I would think that Q9650 would be a bit of a bottleneck.

 

[micropage7]

i dunno, your psu looks like on the edge if you run 7970
i may buying better psu first

 

[Shou Miko]

i will say +1 to all the above new PSU before getting that HD7970

 

[arskatb]

I will give my vote for new psu aswell

 

[Mohammed]

I think I will buy new PSU or go down to HD7950
appreciate your help

 

[Arctucas]

You all do realize that the difference between a 6-pin and 8-pin is the 8-pin has two more ground conductors?

Since there are no additional +12V conductors, how is there the possibility to supply more "power"?

 

[Durvelle27]

New CPU is really needed. That C2Q will really bottleneck a HD 7970

 

[suraswami]

Mohammed - did you change your plan? I thought you got a AM3+ setup with the FX 8 core. Like others mentioned that Q9650 might not do that well with the 7970.

Yes 6 to 8 pin will work fine. I ran a Sapphire 6970 OCed with PII 1045T @ 3.2 Ghz with a Ultra 600W PSU for a while using the 6 to 8 converter, never had issues.

 

[Mohammed]

this is ^_^ for my old PC
just I want to see how much it will improve in gaming after upgrade GPU

 

[suraswami]

this is ^_^ for my old PC
just I want to see how much it will improve in gaming after upgrade GPU

Then best is a 7870/270x/270. you don't need worry about PSU too.

 

[caliskan]

Hi, I think you should check the connector before using it like how it is converting the 8 pin to 6 pins like may be TOPOWER X3 has two voltages like 12V and 5V and I think may be it is eliminating one. So you should check connector before using it.

http://blog.7pcb.com

 

[Jetster]

Simple. Do not use adapters. Get a proper PSU

 

[OneMoar]

use that top power unit at your own peril

 

[X71200]

PSU is old and junk. As far as I know, it has high ripple, voltage fluctuations, crap caps, poor ventilation and very poor efficiency (no active PFC). Get rid of it.

Q9650 should be fine for that 7970, it would bottleneck a bit but yeah. I ran one with 470 and 570 SLI setups.

 

[Shambles1980]

i dont really see much gain using anything above a 7850/70 with that cpu honestly. maybe it would be a better choice for you ?

 

[newtekie1]

You all do realize that the difference between a 6-pin and 8-pin is the 8-pin has two more ground conductors? Since there are no additional +12V conductors, how is there the possibility to supply more "power"?

Actually, that isn't completely accurate. The 6-Pin connector only requires 2 +12v connectors, the 3rd is optional. In the time when the OP's unit was new, when 8-pins were not very common, a lot of mid-range units only used the 2 pins and left the middle pin unused. The 8-Pin connector requires all 3 +12v connectors be present.

This is the PCI-Sig Diagram for the 6-Pin:

This is the PCI-Sig Diagram for the 8-Pin:

Also, sometimes 6-Pin connectors will use smaller wire gauges than 8-Pins. So even if the 3 +12v connectors are there, the wires themselves might not be able to take doubling the power draw.

 

[OneMoar]

the Op's power supply is a "will blow" brand meaning it WILL blow up if he trys to use a adapter with it

 

[X71200]

the Op's power supply is a "will blow" brand meaning it WILL blow up if he trys to use a adapter with it

Actually Topower has a few "non WILL blow" PSU's but this is a junky unit and certainly not one of them. Agreed that once a 7970 peaks this thing could revolve to pieces lol.

 

[OneMoar]

well if he gets the 7970 before the 4Th he could have his own fireworks show, charge admission and then buy a new system to replace the crispy fried one

 

[Arctucas]

Actually, that isn't completely accurate. The 6-Pin connector only requires 2 +12v connectors, the 3rd is optional. In the time when the OP's unit was new, when 8-pins were not very common, a lot of mid-range units only used the 2 pins and left the middle pin unused. The 8-Pin connector requires all 3 +12v connectors be present.

This is the PCI-Sig Diagram for the 6-Pin:

This is the PCI-Sig Diagram for the 8-Pin:

Also, sometimes 6-Pin connectors will use smaller wire gauges than 8-Pins. So even if the 3 +12v connectors are there, the wires themselves might not be able to take doubling the power draw.

Hmm... OK.

Of course, you have examples?