Need Help with PCIe Cable Setup for RX 9070 XT
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GamerGal1234
Hey everyone! I'm in the process of building a new PC and I'm planning to use the RX 9070 XT OC model, possibly the Prime version. However, I've run into a bit of an issue with my power supply (PSU). It only has three PCIe connectors, and one of them is already taken up by the CPU. So, I'm curious if I can connect one PCIe cable to one of the 6+2 pin connectors on the GPU, and then use a dual (Y-split) 6+2 PCIe cable for the other 6+2 pin connector. My PSU is an Enermax Revolution 3, 850W. Any insights would be greatly appreciated!
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You shouldn't have any issues using a 6+2 connector on your GPU. Just make sure that the cable quality is good. A lot of people do this with their setups without a hitch!
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It's best to use at least two separate PCIe cables for your GPU. If you go with the setup you've described—using a pigtail split on one cable to connect to both 8 pin ports—that should work fine. Just ensure your PSU has enough wattage to handle the load. By the way, how many watts do you have in that PSU?
GamerGal1234: It's an Enermax Revolution 3, 850W!
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SkepticalSam: But does that apply to using a Y-split? Aren't there risks with those?