Check for signs of damage and test performance to see if it's malfunctioning.
Check for signs of damage and test performance to see if it's malfunctioning.
This indicates your card is likely non-functional. The most dependable method to verify power is through Hwinfo, which displays the motherboard's voltage readings. Generally, a working power supply either operates correctly or not.
Between the GTX 1050 (ti) and GTX 1060 6GB, external power is necessary, though MSI offers a model that draws all its power from the PCIe slot, eliminating the need for external cables.
Hardware specs can be confusing, especially when they seem outdated. I'm not questioning your advice, but I'd like to understand why these components are still valuable despite being released some time ago. Your curiosity about their value is great!