I'm looking to upgrade to an Asus Prime 5070 Ti GPU, but my current Corsair SF600 PSU only has two 8-pin connectors available and I need to know if I can make it work with a new cable. The GPU comes with a 1-to-3 12VHPWR to 8-pin adapter, and I'm considering buying the Corsair 600W PCIe 5.0 12V-2x6 Type-4 power cable to connect it. Here's a bit about my build: I'm running a Ryzen 5 5600X, which typically uses under 60W, and I don't have any extra hard drives or anything heavy that draws power. I believe the total power should be okay for the 5070 Ti, which needs around 300W. Can anyone confirm if this setup would work for my PSU and GPU combo?
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Make sure to check the minimum PSU requirements for the 5070 Ti, as it is recommended to have at least 750-850W for stability.
You should be okay if you go for the Corsair 12VHPWR Type 4 cable. That should connect nicely with your current PSU and GPU.
I had a similar issue with my Corsair TX600m. It didn't come with the right cables for my GPU, and it just wouldn't turn on. After switching to an RM850e, everything worked perfectly. You might want to consider going for a new PSU rather than risking it with adapters.
I'd recommend getting a new PSU altogether. Your system pulls more power than just the CPU and GPU. Using daisy chain adapters can be risky and lead to problems down the line. Once you decide to upgrade your motherboard or CPU, having a solid PSU will save you hassle later on.
But if they get the Corsair 12VHPWR cable, it goes directly into the SF600, so it's not daisy chaining as they’re replacing the two 8-pin cables.
Thanks! I'm definitely leaning towards trying out the cable first to see if it works.