NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 power connector: what does it need?
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 needs 1× PCIe 8-pin from the power supply. At about 160 W board power, here is what to know before you plug it in.
Recommendations are planning estimates, not electrical or purchasing advice. The hardware figures behind them are vendor-published; your exact board-partner model and build can still differ.
Power connector
1× PCIe 8-pin
Reference power input.
GPU board power
160 W
Vendor TGP/TBP — a conservative ceiling, not typical gaming draw.
PSU minimum (typical build)
450 W
Assumes a 125 W-class CPU + standard accessories.
PSU comfortable (typical build)
550 W
Standard headroom for spikes and future room.
Board-partner note
Reference/Founders design uses a single 8-pin PCIe connector.
ATX 3.x advice
Any competent modern power supply with the right cable handles this card. ATX 3.x is optional at this power class.
Safety notes
- Never mix modular cables between different PSU brands or models. The PSU-side pinout is not standardized — a mismatched cable can destroy hardware.
- Do not exceed a cable's rated load with splitters or adapters, and replace any cable with damaged or discolored connectors.
- Before buying, confirm the connector layout and PSU guidance on the official pages of both your exact card model and your PSU — board partners change designs between variants.
Sizing a supply for a full build? See the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 PSU recommendation → or open the full PSU Calculator →
How to check this figure
NVIDIA has retired this card's product page; the figures survive in NVIDIA's comparison table (block id "compare-20"). Its column is headed simply "GeForce RTX 2060" and covers two variants at once with slash pairs: CUDA "2176 / 1920", memory "12 GB GDDR6 / 6 GB GDDR6", power "185 / 160", system power "550 / 500". NVIDIA does not label which half is which, but the ordering is consistent across every row, so the right-hand figures belong to the 6 GB card — the original RTX 2060, which is this entry. If you are looking at the 12 GB refresh, use 185 W and 550 W instead.
Source: NVIDIA official specification; multi-agent web verification 2026-07-15. Last updated: 2026-07-22.
Frequently asked questions
What power connector does the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 use?
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 uses 1× PCIe 8-pin. Always confirm the exact layout on your specific board-partner model.
Do I need an ATX 3.1 power supply for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060?
Any competent modern PSU with the correct cable handles the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060. ATX 3.x is optional at this power class.
What size PSU pairs with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060?
For a typical companion system we estimate a 450 W minimum and 550 W for comfort. Use the PSU Calculator for your exact CPU and parts.