I'm a bit new to this and I want to make sure I'm doing things right. I understand that each pigtail supplies 75 watts, so if I use two of them, that gives me a total of 150 watts. However, the 5070 TI can draw up to 300 watts. Do I need to connect three separate 8-pin cables instead, or will two pigtails work?
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It really comes down to your power supply's specifications. If your power supply supports it, using two separate cables with pigtails is typically okay. But if you have the option to run three cables, that's a better choice for managing higher loads.
Just so you know, an 8-pin connector usually supports up to 150 watts, while a 6-pin supports 75 watts plus another 75 watts from the PCIe slot itself. Running a pigtail can work, but don't rely on the PCIe slot; newer GPUs mainly pull all their power from the connectors.
So, the key point here is that the 5070 TI can pull more wattage than what two pigtails can supply. It’s always a good idea to have enough power, so if you're expecting high loads, three separate cables would be safest to ensure stability.
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