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Do I Need a Special Cable for My GPU?

March 6, 2026 2 answers
Asked by GamerDude97
I have an AsRock AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB GPU and I'm unsure about the cables. My PSU, an MSI MAG AB50GL, came with PCIe cables that split into two ends, alongside an extra two cables on the side. Is it okay to use these cables for my GPU, or do I need something different? It just seems odd to have the split at the end. Unfortunately, I can't share a picture to clarify.
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TechieTim88
You’re good to go with the PCIe cables from your PSU! Just plug the solid 8-pin end into the PSU and the 6+2 connectors into your GPU. This is pretty standard for most PSUs out there.
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CableMaster3000
Totally, the 6+2 connectors are just 8-pin PCIe cables as marked, so they'll work perfectly with your GPU. It might look a bit messy with those extras hanging, but you can always tuck them away if that bugs you.
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