Installing a Radeon RX 6600 into an Envy TE01-3254

[DontCare666]

I have a Radeon RX6600 I am trying to install into an Envy, but I cannot find where to get power to the card from.  I know the power supply is only 310W, but the PCI slot should be able to deliver 75W and the card only needs 130W.  Eventually, I will need to upgrade the power supply, but maybe I can squeak by for a little while before doing that.  The RX6600 has an 8 pin.  Any suggestions where to get power from?  Maybe a SATA adapter?

[NonSequitur777]

@DontCare666,

Welcome to our HP User Forum!

Disclaimer: it is not advisable to use a SATA adapter to power a graphics card.  Also, HP does not approve, endorse or recommend it either.

However, it is correct that an RX 6600 requires a 300 watt minimum power supply as per: https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/radeon-rx-6600.c3696, therefore your PSU should be capable to power your GPU.

So, given your catchy Username, I would use a 6-inch double SATA Power to 8-Pin PCI Express Video Card Power Cable Adapter such as this one:

Link: Amazon.com: StarTech.com 6in SATA Power to 8 Pin PCI Express Video Card Power Cable Adapter - SATA t....

If you don't have two SATA power connectors available, you should get a SATA splitter like this example: Amazon.com: ANRANK High Speed SATA Power 15-pin Male to Dual 15-pin Female Y-Splitter Cable Adapter ....

Hope this was helpful.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[DontCare666]

Should it be a dual mSATA? It's a Reno 2 mobo, but I can't find a diagram of it. They look like 7 pin SATAs

[NonSequitur777 · Accepted solution]

@DontCare666,

Yes, a dual-SATA to 8-pin power cable exactly as referenced/illustrated in my previous message.

Your MOBO has a SATA power cable aka "4-Pin To Dual SATA Adapter Connector Cable" plugged in like this one:

The idea was to connect a "SATA Power 15-pin Male to Dual 15-pin Female Y-Splitter Cable Adapter" to an open 15-pin SATA power cable, so that you have two 15-pin SATA power connectors to plug into the dual-SATA to 8-pin power cable in order to power your graphics card.

If the event that you don't have any open 15-pin SATA power cables, get one of these adapter cables: https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Power-Splitter-Adapter-PYO4SATA/dp/B0086OGN9E/ref=sr_1_3?crid=33....

Hope this was helpful.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[DontCare666]

I get it. Thanks again!

Those ports I'm looking at are SATA power ports. I also have an m2 free. 

[NonSequitur777]

@DontCare666,

You are quite welcome -glad I was able to assist!

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[TexasIndian]

Hey DontCare666 (👹 yikes),

Willing to offer your now-experienced opinion with fellow member?

Currently shopping TE01-3254, but NOT a gamer as you obviously

are...other than for gaming, what's your honest opinion(s)??  Thanks