No, you cannot use a male to male 6-pin connector with your PSU.
No, you cannot use a male to male 6-pin connector with your PSU.
I possess an older computer and wanted to make some improvements. My setup includes: CPU – AMD A10-6800K at 4100 Mhz; GPU – Nvidia GT 710; RAM – 4 unknown sticks (Corsair brand, model not specified); SSD – random Samsung from Craigslist; PSU – Coolmax ZP-750B. I’m planning to switch my GPU from a mediocre GT 710 to a better model, specifically a GTX 780-Ti. Although my PSU can handle it, it needs a 6-pin and an 8-pin connector. I don’t have a 6-pin adapter. I have two 8-pin ports but no 6-pin ones. There are side ports where I might connect a 6-pin cable, though I haven’t found any compatible options online. I’d need a male-to-male 6-pin cable. This sounds tricky, especially since I’m still getting familiar with all this.
You'd need to identify which pins on the power supply carry +12V and which are ground. It's not always a simple straight-through connection. The PSU end of modular cables doesn't follow a universal standard—different makers may arrange the pins differently.
The red ports labeled "PCI-Express connector" indicate they support the PCI Express standard. If you obtain such a cable, it should be compatible with your system.
Identify the pins that transmit voltage and those connected to ground. Determine which of your existing PCIe power cables matches this configuration.
Yes, you could use a multimeter to determine the issue. It would make things simpler to obtain.
Test the pins on the PCIe connector by touching them to a known ground. Identify the +12V pins, then select a matching cable with a standard power connector. The setup may be straight-through, but confirmation is needed.