I'm having trouble with a custom motherboard and power supply, but I need help getting the GTX 1060 to work.
I'm having trouble with a custom motherboard and power supply, but I need help getting the GTX 1060 to work.
so recently my friend gave me a gtx 1060 with 6gb ram, but I’m having trouble getting it to work. The power cable needs six pins, yet my current power supply only has a 6-pin connector and delivers just 200 watts. I have a couple of power supplies nearby, but I’m unsure if they’re safe to use. My Dell motherboard only supports six pins, so even replacing the PSU isn’t an option.
I considered using other power supplies that could power just the graphics card, but the remaining ones don’t have six-pin connectors either. Now I’m thinking about getting a 6-pin SATA drive or a Mollex adapter. However, there’s another concern—doing so might risk damaging my existing PSUs?
One PSU is a 230w 80+bronze model without a Molex connector, just three SATA connectors on the same wire. The other is a 450watt unit without an 80+ rating; it’s small and labeled for ITX PCs, with two Mollex adapters and three SATA connectors (two SATA and one Mollex on one wire, plus two Mollex on another).
Please help me, I’m really stuck and feel completely hopeless. I just want to buy a new motherboard and PSU if I can afford it. By the way, could you share an image of the 450w PSU?
! PLEASE DO NOT DO THIS ! YOU WILL BURN YOUR HOUSE DOWN !
Please do not use an old, sketchy, cheap power supply. This is the one PC component that you should never under any circumstances cheap out on. Please supply your PC's components and budget for a PSU and I'll find you a safe and reliable power supply to buy.
I know you said you don't have money, so I'd suggest starting by selling both of those fire/explosion hazards on Ebay (they don't charge for listings) that way you can get at least some money to put towards a new PSU.
my pc is a Dell Vostro 3471, with a proprietary 200W PSU that won't fit a larger one. Is it safe to use another PSU just for the GPU? (assuming it has a 6-pin connector). It might be possible to sell them on eBay, though I doubt many people would want these generic silver ones. Since I'm short on money, I can't afford a budget, but I need to find the cheapest and safest PSU that works with my GTX 1060. I saw something about an esports VS600 on Facebook Marketplace—it claims it has a 6-pin connector, but I'm not sure if it's safe. Also, I found a Gigabyte PW400 for around 1600 rupees and a Gigabyte Pw400 for 1400 rupees.
There are some surprises when considering what people purchase. I often get taken aback by boards that are damaged and sold for a low price. Customers seem willing to spend anything. It seems difficult to help much, as my Dell comes with its own unique power supply. The best choice would be to buy a different PSU, like the Thermaltake Toughpower GX2, and either test it directly or replace the old one to check compatibility with your motherboard headers. This might not look great, but it could get the job done. Avoid buying used supplies unless they are designed for a specific system that won't accept other types.
You could possibly upgrade the CPU, RAM, memory, and disk into an affordable ATX case. Be cautious and verify your MB in the Dell isn't flipped or altered. After that, you can add a PSU of your preference. Typically, there are budget cases with PSUs available at low costs.
You're facing a tough challenge trying to get things to function. If you're ready to take the chance, consider exploring other Vostro PSUs that could fit your setup and have a 6-pin connector. For example, a Dell Inspiron 3020 Vostro PSU offers 460W and a 6-pin design, but you'll need to verify compatibility through research. If it doesn't work, it could mean a failed PSU and possibly a non-functional PC.
Be very cautious when interpreting the "watt" figures.
If you examine that power supply, less than half of the 450 watts is provided at 12 volts.
This was quite typical for older computers requiring substantial power at 5 and 3.3 volts for components like hard drives.
Today, most power usage occurs at 12 volts.
If you're open to taking risks, you can assemble several power supplies together.
This approach was often used on crypto mining rigs with numerous GPUs in one machine.
It really depends on whether you can confidently trust those power supplies to deliver the expected power.
The cheaper the power supply, the more you should question those specifications.
Would I do this? Maybe. I also have a degree in electrical engineering and extensive experience with DC power systems.
You must thoroughly review all specifications and confirm you have the correct voltages, amperage, and understand the actual output of each power supply.
Would using the original PSU (200W) in your Dell system for powering the CPU, motherboard, SSD, RAM, and an additional 230W PSU just for the GPU work? Could this configuration function properly? I’ll need a picture of both PSUs to confirm.
i mean the gpu is receiving power from a pcie slot that uses a 200w proprietary psu, while the remaining power comes from another psu via a 6-pin connector. the latter psu will only supply power to the gpu, not any additional components. you're considering replacing the existing power supply with a new one and using a 24-pin to 6-pin adapter for the proprietary motherboard—though i thought about this too, but a 24-pin to 6-pin setup seemed riskier than connecting directly to a 6-pin gpu adapter.
Generally it should function properly. The outcome mainly depends on the power the video card draws from the PCIE slot and whether the custom motherboard supplies the usual amount of power through that slot.
Most PCIE slots are capable of delivering 75 watts, which is a significant portion of your 200-watt system, so confirm the motherboard can handle it.
Some custom boards only provide around 25 watts.
You need to carefully review the details. Check the specifications of your video card regarding power consumption from the connectors and through the PCIe slot.
Also verify your motherboard’s restrictions on video cards, especially any limits on their power draw.
It’s simpler to purchase components that are meant to work together.
Trying to modify things without understanding them can be risky.