Is Using Pigtail Cables for My GPU a Bad Idea?
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TechyNinja92
Hey everyone! I just finished building my first PC, and while it seems to be working well, I've come across some information online that says using pigtail PCIe connections for the two 8-pin connectors on my graphics card might not be the best idea. My power supply came with two PCIe connectors, but they are both pigtails. Should I go ahead and use both pigtails while letting the other ends dangle? Also, is there a specific 6+2 pin connector I should use on the pigtail, or does it not really matter?
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You can definitely just let the pigtails dangle if you're using both cables. It won't cause any issues if you zip tie them to keep things neat. No worries there!
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TechyNinja92: Thanks for the tip! Just to clarify, there isn't a specific 6+2 pin I need to use on the pigtail, right?