Resolved Issues with 5,1 and 1070 GPU

[Anubis1347]

I recently purchased a Mac Pro 5,1 and I'm trying to get my 1070 to work.

I Installed the latest Nvidia beta web driver for Sierra 10.12.5.The card itself has an 8 pin plug, so I tried a 6 pin to 8 pin adapter but it doesn't work.
I am able to screen share in to it and see the graphics card listed as Nvidia Chip Model 256 MB.

Since I'm new to the Mac Pros, my question is whether the card is not getting enough power and I have to get a second 6 pin power cable and use a dual 6 pin to 8 pin adapter or am I barking up the wrong tree?

 

[PurdueRPh]

6 -pin plug is designed only to supply 75 W of power. 8-pin plug is designed to supply 150 W of power. Card needs more than what it can get from one 6-pin connector. Looking at card specs, card needs 150 W. You probably do need to get that dual 6-pin adapter.

 

[Anubis1347]

6 -pin plug is designed only to supply 75 W of power. 8-pin plug is designed to supply 150 W of power. Card needs more than what it can get from one 6-pin connector. Looking at card specs, card needs 150 W. You probably do need to get that dual 6-pin adapter.

Thanks for the confirmation. Just ordered the parts. I will update when they come in.

 

[flowrider]

This is cable you need:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/nVidia-DUAL...6fc0683:g:fPgAAOSwAKxWT8SJ&afsrc=1&rmvSB=true

Note this works with the two OEM Mini six to six pin cables.

Lou

 

[Anubis1347]

New cables did the trick. Thanks for the help.