Hey everyone! I'm in the process of building my PC and I'm hitting a snag with my power supply. It's got three 8-pin PCI-e cables and a single pigtail connector. I need to power two 8-pin slots for the CPU and my GPU has three 8-pin slots. Since I really don't want to use that pigtail connector (the GPU manufacturer advises against it), I'm wondering if it's okay to buy an aftermarket 8-pin cable to meet my needs. What do you all think?
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You can definitely use that pigtail connector if you really need to, but it's understandable why you'd want to avoid it. If your PSU already has three PCI-e cables, why not just use those instead? Can you not reach your GPU with one of the existing cables?
Since your GPU needs three 8-pin connectors, it's best to stick with the manufacturer's advice and avoid using the pigtail. If it makes you feel more secure, investing in a couple of quality aftermarket 8-pin cables is a good idea. Just make sure they’re compatible with your PSU!
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