Is there a way for me to get a 8 pin connector with my Pavilion 690-0010?

[Sxelent1]

So I'm planning on upgrading to a gtx 1660 super but I realized that it needs an 8 pin connector but the 690-0010 doesn't have any 8 pins so I was wondering if I would have to buy a new psu or motherboard and new psu or if there is a work around .

[itsmyname · Accepted solution]

@Sxelent1 -- would this adapter cable: https://www.amazon.ca/CGTime-15-Pin-PCI-Express-Female-Adapter/dp/B075383P7T/

work, if your power-supply has one "unused" SATA connector ?

[Sxelent1]

I dont think so because I installed an extra ssd that is using it and there is already the hard drive using the other sata cable so no is there any other options?

[itsmyname]

@Sxelent1 -- yes, an easy & inexpensive solution:

    https://www.amazon.ca/Startech-Com-PYO2SATA-6-Inch-Splitter-Adapter-M/dp/B002N2EHVQ/

converts one SATA connector into two SATA connectors.

[Sxelent1]

Oh wow thanks, so all i gotta do is plug that into the sata port then plug back in the ssd and plug in the sata to 8pin ?

[Sxelent1]

the one that you linked is out of my shipping since its in Canada could this one work too? https://www.amazon.com/Benfei-Power-Y-Splitter-Cable-Inches/dp/B07ML447FG/ref=sr_1_3?crid=QMH0SZCVSL...

[DGroves]

keep in mind that using these adapters can cause issues as there is a limit to the current you can safely draw from them

powering a Hard Drive and a video card from on sata connector will be pushing it but should work as long as your power supply is up to the task wattage wise

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TataDaUNEFc

it's usually  impossible to determine a good one vs a bad one visually, once you have it up and running leave the side cover off for a while and physically touch the connector ends/wires and see if they feel warm/hot if so replace 

[itsmyname]

@Sxelent1 / @DGroves -- powering a Hard Drive and a video card from one SATA connector will be pushing it but should work as long as your power supply is up to the task wattage-wise.

Good point. 

You could use that SATA "splitter" to use one power-cable to feed both of your SATA devices, and connect the other power-cable only to that adapter that feeds power to the graphics adapter card. That might make a difference, since both of your SATA devices only have "modest" requirements for power.

[Sxelent1]

Hey I got the data splitter but it is way to buy for the 2 sata ports in the 690-0010 I just got my gpu today and tried to do it to no promise is there any ones that will fit it like the ssd sata 3 cable to one of those bigger ones to attach to my sata to 8pin 

[itsmyname]

@Sxelent1 --  I got the data splitter but it is way to buy for the 2 sata ports in the 690-0010

I do not understand why you said "buy" ???

See: https://www.amazon.ca/Startech-Com-PYO2SATA-6-Inch-Splitter-Adapter-M/dp/B002N2EHVQ/

This power-splitting adapter is not too "big", if that is what you meant.