I just got a power supply that includes three pigtail PCIe cables. I'm curious if it's safe to use all three with my Asus Prime RX9070XT GPU, or if that's a bad idea. Should I stick to individual cables instead?
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Thanks for the clarification! So, is it alright if I use all three 8-pin to two 2x6 PCIe cables and leave one of the 2x6 on each cable?
The specifications really suggest using the minimum number of cables, and while some folks might say it could cause instability, I haven't seen proof of that. If everything's plugged in correctly, using pigtails should work fine. The power margin for 8-pin connectors is really generous too, so your RX9070XT should be totally fine, even using a single 8-pin for each cable.
I usually go for individual cables for my GPU, especially for high-end models like yours. If the PSU only has two available cables, then using a pigtail is okay, but I'd try to avoid it when possible. In the long run, I recommend investing in custom cables since they don't come with pigtails.
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