I'm trying to set up my GPU, and I noticed it has three slots for power cables. The instructions caution against using two ends of the same cable (like connecting both ends of a 4x4 cable). However, I only have two cables that fit this description. If I can't connect two ends from the same cable, does that mean I need to buy an additional cable? Also, should I ensure that the new cable matches the brand of my power supply?
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You can safely use two cables, just don’t connect both ends of the same cable to the GPU. The 4+4 connectors are actually for CPUs, not GPUs—what you need are PCIe cables, which usually have a 6+2 configuration.
Wait, but the instructions warn against it! What if it actually damages the GPU? Also, my GPU's fans aren't turning on—should I be worried about that?