Hey everyone, I'm new to building PCs and have a quick question about connecting my PSU to my GPU. My PSU is modular and comes with a cable that has an 8-pin connector on one end for the PSU and splits into two 6+2 pin connectors for the GPU. My GPU needs both an 8-pin and a 6-pin connection. Should I use just one of these cables to connect the 8-pin to the GPU and the 6-pin, or do I need to use two separate cables—one from the PSU to the 8-pin on the GPU and another from the PSU to the 6-pin? I hope that's clear enough, thanks for your help!
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Yeah, definitely go for two cables. Even if your GPU could technically handle it with one, using two cables just gives you added peace of mind and keeps things safe. You don't want to be the one using a 12VHPWR cable simulator in a few years, right?
If you have them, use both cables! It just takes a little load off and ensures everything runs smoothly.
I agree, using two cables is the ideal approach. Just leave one of the connections hanging if you want. It’s not a big deal, and it’ll prevent any potential issues with power delivery.
It's always best to use two cables for your setup. This way, you're distributing the load more evenly across the cables, which can help prevent any issues down the line. Just plug one cable into the 8-pin on your PSU for the GPU's 8-pin connector, and another cable for the 6-pin. You're playing it safe that way!
Thanks for clarifying! I just didn't want to risk overloading anything.