Running out of power connectors when upgrading your graphics card can stall a build and force an expensive PSU swap. The StarTech.com PCIEX68ADAP 0.155m 6-pin 8-pin Adapter Cable turns a standard 6-pin PCI-Express supply line into an 8-pin connection, letting you fit newer ATI or Nvidia cards without changing your power supply.
StarTech.com Adapter Cable
With this adapter you get a tidy, reliable link between your existing PSU and a modern video card. The short 15.5 cm yellow cable fits neatly inside most cases, keeping airflow clear while delivering the extra pins your card needs. It feels like a seamless extension of your system’s power network, removing the hassle of a full PSU upgrade.
Benefits of StarTech.com Adapter Cable
- Cost saving: avoids the price of a new power supply.
- Time efficient: install in minutes, no complex wiring.
- Compatibility: works with both ATI and Nvidia 8-pin cards.
- Reliability: built to StarTech’s quality standards for stable power.
- Space saving: compact length keeps your build tidy.
Key Features of a 0.155m Adapter Cable
- Connector type (right): 8 pin PCI Express power. Provides the required extra pins for high-performance GPUs.
- Connector type (left): 6 pin PCI Express power - female. Matches the standard PSU output.
- Cable length: 0.155 m. Short enough to stay out of the way, long enough to reach most slots.
- Colour: Yellow. Easy to spot during installation.
- Weight: 14 g. Light weight adds no extra load to the system.
- Gender (right): Male. Fits directly into the graphics card power socket.
- Gender (left): Female. Connects securely to the PSU cable.
- Certification: CE. Confirms compliance with European safety standards.
- RoHS compliance: ensures the cable is free from hazardous substances.
- Package dimensions: 125 mm × 225 mm × 17 mm. Fits comfortably in standard packaging.
Usages of a 0.155m Adapter Cable
This adapter is ideal for PC enthusiasts upgrading to newer GPUs, gamers needing extra power without a PSU change, and small-form-factor builds where space is limited. It also serves system integrators who require a quick, cost-effective solution to meet 8-pin power requirements.
Specifications
| Cable |
| Cable / Right Connector Gender | Male |
| Cable / Cable Subcategory | Power |
| Cable / I/O Cable Type | Power adapter |
| Cable / Right Connector Type | 8 pin PCI Express power |
| Cable / Left Connector Gender | Female |
| Cable / Left Connector Type | 6 pin PCI Express power |
| Miscellaneous |
| Miscellaneous / Color Category | Yellow |
| Header |
| Header / Product Line | StarTech |
| Header / Packaged Quantity | 1 |
| Dimensions & Weight |
| Dimensions & Weight / Cable Length | 15.5cm |
| General |
| General / Type | Power adapter |
| General / Cable Length | 15.5 cm |
| Connectivity |
| Connectivity / Connector | 6 pin PCI Express power - female |
| Connectivity / Connector (Second End) | 8 pin PCI Express power - male |
| Summary Details |
| Cable length | 0.155 m |
| Connector 1 | PCI-E (8-pin) |
| Connector 2 | PCI-E (6-pin) |
| Compliance certificates | RoHS |
| Certification | CE |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Package width | 125 mm |
| Package depth | 225 mm |
| Package height | 17 mm |
