May 31, 20215 yr Hi all. I'm on the point of getting a GTX1660ti to replace a 1050ti. The 1050ti draws power directly from the PC-express slot but I understand the 1660 needs its own power connection, I think via 8 pin plug/socket. My PSU has 2 'spare' 6 pin connectors. Am I looking at upgrading my PSU, or is there some piece of adapting kit I can get? Andrew Gold
May 31, 20215 yr 4 hours ago, threebears said: Hi all. I'm on the point of getting a GTX1660ti to replace a 1050ti. The 1050ti draws power directly from the PC-express slot but I understand the 1660 needs its own power connection, I think via 8 pin plug/socket. My PSU has 2 'spare' 6 pin connectors. Am I looking at upgrading my PSU, or is there some piece of adapting kit I can get? The video card may well come with a power connector adapter.. if not, find one on the internet. But I would expect your existing PSU to be OK. https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/6-to-8-pin-connector-with-gtx-1660ti.253430/ Search for this on Amazon: Dual 6 Pin Female to 8 Pin Male GPU Power Adapter Edited May 31, 20215 yr by Bert Pieke Bert
June 1, 20215 yr Author Hi Bert. Thanks. I looked at the link but discovered, when reading all the posts on that thread, that it isn't that simple. I couldn't find any connectors on Amazon that would link 2x6 pin to one 8 pin. I think I'm cooked - having now ordered a RX2060 instead of the 1660ti. Andrew Gold
June 1, 20215 yr 1 hour ago, threebears said: I couldn't find any connectors on Amazon that would link 2x6 pin to one 8 pin. Did you use my search term? https://www.amazon.com/Female-TeamProfitcom-Adapter-Braided-Sleeved/dp/B07V4GGS43/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Dual+6+Pin+Female+to+8+Pin+Male+GPU+Power+Adapter&qid=1622565159&sr=8-1 Edited June 1, 20215 yr by Bert Pieke Bert
June 1, 20215 yr Author I did, but thanks for this longer one. I see they are in US or Canada, so not sure if I can get one from UK. I'll look again, and thank you once more. Happy landings! Threebears Andrew Gold
June 2, 20215 yr Author Hi Bert. I've now added a second 500GB SSD. Various GPU/PCI-E connectors are on the way (hopefully one of them will work). The GPU should arrive tomorrow. In the end I opted for a 'free delivery' RTX 2060ti at a reasonable price. Andrew Gold
June 2, 20215 yr 12 hours ago, threebears said: Hi Bert. I've now added a second 500GB SSD. Various GPU/PCI-E connectors are on the way (hopefully one of them will work). The GPU should arrive tomorrow. In the end I opted for a 'free delivery' RTX 2060ti at a reasonable price. You should be in good shape for MSFS, as long as your internet connection is up to it.. In the meantime, enjoy P3D! Bert
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