I'm upgrading my GPU from a 3070 Ti to a 5070 Ti for the first time, but I'm a bit confused about the power supply connections. My PSU has a daisy chain with 2 x 6+2 outputs, and I've read that this won't work for the 12VHPWR adapter on the 5070 Ti. What is the correct setup for connecting the power supply to the 5070 Ti?
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The 5070 Ti usually comes with an adapter that needs 3x 8-pin PCIe connectors. If your power supply only has 2 connectors, it might not provide enough power either. Do you have access to an additional PCIe cable that offers 2 more connectors? Also, what exact model of power supply are you using?
I'm using an RM850 Corsair, and the 5070 Ti is rated for 750W, so that should be fine. Just to clarify, what type of 6+2 PCIe cables do I need? Do I have to buy two of them to connect with the 12VHPWR adapter?