I'm planning to build a PC with an RTX 5060 Ti, and I see that it needs an 8-pin PCIe connector for power. However, my power supply, the MSI MAG A650BN, only has a 6+2 pin PCIe connector available. Are these connectors interchangeable? Can the 6+2 pin connector effectively power the 8-pin GPU, or should I look for a different power supply? Just to be clear, I'm working with the ZOTAC model of the RTX 5060 Ti that has 16GB of VRAM. Thanks for the help!
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6+2 is just a flexible way to provide the 8 pins you need. And yes, your calculations are correct; it counts as 8 pins total. Just steer clear of trying to stick a 4+4 connector in there, that wouldn't work!
Totally agree! Just to add, the extra 2 pins on the 6+2 are designed to fit in with an 8-pin GPU, making it really handy. Your PSU will handle the RTX 5060 Ti just fine!
Awesome, that makes it a lot clearer!
Yep, they're essentially the same! The 6+2 pin connector allows you to use it as either a 6-pin or an 8-pin connector, depending on your needs. So you should be good to go with your setup and the MSI power supply you have.
Thanks for the clarification!
Good point, I'll remember that!