I'm currently building a PC with an MSI B650M Gaming Plus Wifi motherboard and a Ryzen 7700X CPU. I've got everything set up including my MSI Geforce 5060 Ti RTX graphics card and Corsair SF750 PSU. However, I ran into a problem because the PSU came with only two 12V 8-pin EPS cables, while my motherboard needs both of them and there's also one required for the graphics card. I can't find a cable locally to buy today and waiting for an online order will take a couple of days. I do have a PCIe 6+2 pin power cable from the PSU; can I use this as a substitute for an EPS cable? I've not tried it yet, but the connectors look similar. Is that a bad idea, or should I stick to getting the proper cable?
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No, you can't swap a PCIe plug for an EPS cable. They're designed for different purposes. But good news! You only really need one EPS connector plugged in for your motherboard to run properly. The second is usually for overclocking. So you can go ahead and use just one for now without any issues!
Yeah, the connectors are definitely different. The PCIe 6+2 is meant for graphics cards, while EPS cables are for the CPU. Double-check your PSU documentation too, but it’s usually advised to use the right cables. And don't worry about the extra EPS connector; your setup will work fine with just one.
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