I'm building a small form factor PC with an XFX 9070XT and a Lian Li 850 SFX PSU. The 600W cable that connects to the 2x8 pin on the GPU doesn't fit because it has a non-standard connector. I don't have any other cables that might work with it. There's a PCI-E cable that splits from 1x8 to 2x8, but I'm having trouble bending it to connect it to the GPU properly. Is the PCI-E cable a viable option, or should I try to force it? This is my second build, but it's the first time I'm doing everything completely on my own. Any advice would be appreciated!
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You really should use two separate 6+2 pin PCI-E cables from your PSU. Your power supply probably includes a daisy chain connector that you can just skip. Trust me, that's the best way to avoid issues with power delivery and ensure stability for your GPU.
I see, but I only have that one cable that splits from 1x8 to 2x8, and it has this weird connector. Should I just try to make that work?