GTX 1060 Graphics Card help

[The Carew Murder Case]

I tried installing my gtx 1060 today without the 6 pin adapter however the screen wouldn't turn on, in order to get around this I've ordered a 6 Pin PCIe to 2 x 4 Pin Molex LP4 Power Cable Adapter (as my 400w psu didn't have the connector). I have all of the other HMDI etc cables so the monitor and gpu should be connected fine.

Does this seem like a decent solution to get around the problem? Also, why did I have to get the 6 pin converter, why does the card work without it?

Thanks

[The Carew Murder Case]

Originally posted by The Carew Murder Case:

I tried installing my gtx 1060 today without the 6 pin adapter however the screen wouldn't turn on, in order to get around this I've ordered a 6 Pin PCIe to 2 x 4 Pin Molex LP4 Power Cable Adapter (as my 400w psu didn't have the connector). I have all of the other HMDI etc cables so the monitor and gpu should be connected fine.

Does this seem like a decent solution to get around the problem? Also, why did I have to get the 6 pin converter, why does the card work without it?


Thanks

+ It is a 6gb card btw

My system:

Operating System: Windows 10 Pro 64-bit (10.0, Build 18363) (18362.19h1_release.190318-1202)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Viglen
System Model: DQ67SW
BIOS: BIOS Date: 02/10/12 11:30:43 Ver: 04.06.04 (type: BIOS)
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2120 CPU @ 3.30GHz (4 CPUs), ~3.3GHz
Memory: 8192MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 8108MB RAM
Page File: 5245MB used, 4781MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 12
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
Miracast: Not Available
Microsoft Graphics Hybrid: Not Supported
DirectX Database Version: Unknown
DxDiag Version: 10.00.18362.0387 64bit Unicode

[Jelly Donut]

Originally posted by The Carew Murder Case:

I tried installing my gtx 1060 today without the 6 pin adapter however the screen wouldn't turn on, in order to get around this I've ordered a 6 Pin PCIe to 2 x 4 Pin Molex LP4 Power Cable Adapter (as my 400w psu didn't have the connector). I have all of the other HMDI etc cables so the monitor and gpu should be connected fine.

Does this seem like a decent solution to get around the problem? Also, why did I have to get the 6 pin converter, why does the card work without it?

Thanks

Because a 1060 requires more power than the PCIe slot can output.

And as long as your 400W psu isn't a bad one, it should be fine.

[The Carew Murder Case]

Originally posted by Fishball Chunks:

Originally posted by The Carew Murder Case:

I tried installing my gtx 1060 today without the 6 pin adapter however the screen wouldn't turn on, in order to get around this I've ordered a 6 Pin PCIe to 2 x 4 Pin Molex LP4 Power Cable Adapter (as my 400w psu didn't have the connector). I have all of the other HMDI etc cables so the monitor and gpu should be connected fine.

Does this seem like a decent solution to get around the problem? Also, why did I have to get the 6 pin converter, why does the card work without it?

Thanks

Because a 1060 requires more power than the PCIe slot can output.

And as long as your 400W psu isn't a bad one, it should be fine.

Yeah it's a decent power supply, it used to be able to run my 1050 ti without any problems.

[Jamebonds1]

I wouldn't recommend two Molex to PCIe 6 pin. I recommend a new PSU with a PCIe power cable.

[nullable]

Originally posted by Jamebonds1:

I wouldn't recommend two Molex to PCIe 6 pin. I recommend a new PSU with a PCIe power cable.

It may not be optimal if given a choice. But using an adapter is more practical than a whole new PSU... and it will probably work fine.

[Jamebonds1]

Originally posted by Brockenstein:

Originally posted by Jamebonds1:

I wouldn't recommend two Molex to PCIe 6 pin. I recommend a new PSU with a PCIe power cable.

It may not be optimal if given a choice. But using an adapter is more practical than a whole new PSU... and it will probably work fine.

It might be okay for 1060, but it would not be okay for high powered graphics like GTX 1070 and 1080. But still, i wouldn't recommend it.

[r.linder]

Originally posted by The Carew Murder Case:

Originally posted by The Carew Murder Case:

I tried installing my gtx 1060 today without the 6 pin adapter however the screen wouldn't turn on, in order to get around this I've ordered a 6 Pin PCIe to 2 x 4 Pin Molex LP4 Power Cable Adapter (as my 400w psu didn't have the connector). I have all of the other HMDI etc cables so the monitor and gpu should be connected fine.

Does this seem like a decent solution to get around the problem? Also, why did I have to get the 6 pin converter, why does the card work without it?


Thanks

+ It is a 6gb card btw

My system:

Operating System: Windows 10 Pro 64-bit (10.0, Build 18363) (18362.19h1_release.190318-1202)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Viglen
System Model: DQ67SW
BIOS: BIOS Date: 02/10/12 11:30:43 Ver: 04.06.04 (type: BIOS)
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2120 CPU @ 3.30GHz (4 CPUs), ~3.3GHz
Memory: 8192MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 8108MB RAM
Page File: 5245MB used, 4781MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 12
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
Miracast: Not Available
Microsoft Graphics Hybrid: Not Supported
DirectX Database Version: Unknown
DxDiag Version: 10.00.18362.0387 64bit Unicode

The i3-2120 will hold you back in a LOT of games, I highly recommend upgrading as soon as you can.

At the very least, you'll want:

CPU: Ryzen 5 1600 (12nm, AF version), Ryzen 5 2600, or Ryzen 5 3600

Motherboard: ASRock B450M Pro4, Gigabyte B450M-DS3H, MSI B450 MAX (boards like the Tomahawk MAX, B450M MORTAR MAX, B450M PRO-VDH MAX, B450-A PRO MAX)

RAM: 16GB DDR4-3000 MHz, CL15 (CL14~16 if 3200 MHz)

Originally posted by Jamebonds1:

Originally posted by Brockenstein:

It may not be optimal if given a choice. But using an adapter is more practical than a whole new PSU... and it will probably work fine.

It might be okay for 1060, but it would not be okay for high powered graphics like GTX 1070 and 1080. But still, i wouldn't recommend it.

Well he isn't running a 1070 or 1080, so it's not even relevant, therefore don't even bother. Surely, if he upgrades the GPU later, he'll have the sense to get a better PSU because he isn't an idiot.

Originally posted by The Carew Murder Case:

I tried installing my gtx 1060 today without the 6 pin adapter however the screen wouldn't turn on, in order to get around this I've ordered a 6 Pin PCIe to 2 x 4 Pin Molex LP4 Power Cable Adapter (as my 400w psu didn't have the connector). I have all of the other HMDI etc cables so the monitor and gpu should be connected fine.

Does this seem like a decent solution to get around the problem? Also, why did I have to get the 6 pin converter, why does the card work without it?

Thanks

As long as it's not an awful unit, it should be okay. If it's a really cheap unit, I wouldn't necessarily trust it myself.

Originally posted by The Carew Murder Case:

Originally posted by Fishball Chunks:

Because a 1060 requires more power than the PCIe slot can output.

And as long as your 400W psu isn't a bad one, it should be fine.

Yeah it's a decent power supply, it used to be able to run my 1050 ti without any problems.

1050 Ti's usually just run off of the 75W from the PCI-e slot, because they don't use enough power. 1060s use a lot more power.

[nullable]

Originally posted by Jamebonds1:

Originally posted by Brockenstein:

It may not be optimal if given a choice. But using an adapter is more practical than a whole new PSU... and it will probably work fine.

It might be okay for 1060, but it would not be okay for high powered graphics like GTX 1070 and 1080. But still, i wouldn't recommend it.

Yes, we get it, you're not going to recommend non-optimal solutions under any circumstances, especially any time you can make up a completely different scenario where it's an even less optimal solution. One size fits all, there can only be one!

Don't worry more pragmatic people will always be around to temper your purist mentality.

[Jamebonds1]

Originally posted by Escorve:

Originally posted by Jamebonds1:

It might be okay for 1060, but it would not be okay for high powered graphics like GTX 1070 and 1080. But still, i wouldn't recommend it.

Well he isn't running a 1070 or 1080, so it's not even relevant, therefore don't even bother. Surely, if he upgrades the GPU later, he'll have the sense to get a better PSU because he isn't an idiot.

I never say he running 1070 or 1080, and I didn't ask for your help, so please leave me alone.

[Red™]

Originally posted by Jamebonds1:

Originally posted by Escorve:

Well he isn't running a 1070 or 1080, so it's not even relevant, therefore don't even bother. Surely, if he upgrades the GPU later, he'll have the sense to get a better PSU because he isn't an idiot.

I never say he running 1070 or 1080, and I didn't ask for your help, so please leave me alone.

Boo hoo. Block the guy if you find him annoying.

[KeeBod Cun2 Rosak]

Im running my GTX 1060 Amp version with Coolermaster 550W on 6pin pcie power adapter without any issue. Your PSu dont have the 6pin pcie so assuming its a non branded psu? Try an upgrade on ur psu rather than the whole system. Maybe 500W is the minimum? 😁

[Bad 💀 Motha]

No... go buy a decent 550W bronze or gold PSU

[The Carew Murder Case]

Originally posted by Cun2:

Im running my GTX 1060 Amp version with Coolermaster 550W on 6pin pcie power adapter without any issue. Your PSu dont have the 6pin pcie so assuming its a non branded psu? Try an upgrade on ur psu rather than the whole system. Maybe 500W is the minimum? 😁

Recommended system power for the 1060 is 400 watts, for the reference card, so I am assuming it'll be fine if I just don't overclock it too much!

[r.linder]

Originally posted by The Carew Murder Case:

Originally posted by Cun2:

Im running my GTX 1060 Amp version with Coolermaster 550W on 6pin pcie power adapter without any issue. Your PSu dont have the 6pin pcie so assuming its a non branded psu? Try an upgrade on ur psu rather than the whole system. Maybe 500W is the minimum? 😁

Recommended system power for the 1060 is 400 watts, for the reference card, so I am assuming it'll be fine if I just don't overclock it too much!

It'll be fine because the total system draw in theory should be lower than 300W, given your CPU is low power. However, if you notice that your system randomly shuts off while gaming or doing another task that'll draw a lot of power, you'll need to upgrade the PSU.

[[☥] - CJ -]

Thats TOTAL system power, not just what the GPU is capable of using.
A 1050 Ti uses 75w for the majority of its different versions so it doesnt need extra power

You should have stuck with the 1050 Ti, going to a 1060 with that lacking system will likely not give any performance because you'll still be CPU limited.

i would return it and save up for a new system instead if you still have the 1050.