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#214062 26-Apr-2017 14:24

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My FIL has an HP Workstation that has 2 x 6 PCI-E Power connectors. He wants a GTX970 which needs/has a 1 x 6 and 1 x 8.

Do I just get an adapter, or are there special requirements?

The 6 plugs into the 8 with 2 empty pins remaining.

I haven't powered it on in that configuration.

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#1770690 26-Apr-2017 14:30

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Just curious, why a 970 instead of 1060?

Not sure about using a 6 pin PCI-E connector when it needs 8, but I've used molex to 8 pin adaptor in the past without issue.

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#1770692 26-Apr-2017 14:31

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sidefx:

Just curious, why a 970 instead of 1060?

Not sure about the PCI-E connectors, but I've used molex to 8 pin adaptor in the past without issue.

Because he already has a 970 he bought from me a few weeks ago :)

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#1770726 26-Apr-2017 15:17

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In theory you just need an adapter, but you should also make sure his PSU can supply the required power.

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#1770727 26-Apr-2017 15:24

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Thanks. It's 850W so should be ok. HP make some beastly machines! This thing weighs 17KG!

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