Is the 6+2 PCIe power connector on my MSI A850G PSU normal?
I have an MSI MPG A850G power supply, and one of its GPU power cables has a detachable 6+2-pin connector. It doesn't seem to connect into a normal…
8 pin connector
Can I power a monitor directly from my PC’s PSU for a portable build?
I'm planning a compact, mobile-style PC build with the monitor mounted to the case. I know portable USB-C monitors are available, but I'm wondering whether a monitor could…
Can I Power a Monitor Directly from a PC Power Supply?
I'm planning a compact, mobile-style PC build with the monitor mounted to the case. Some portable displays can receive power and video over USB-C, but I'm wondering whether…
Can an HP Z620 power an RX 580 with 6-pin and 8-pin connectors?
I'm upgrading an HP Z620 and want to install an RX 580 variant that requires both an 8-pin and a 6-pin power connection. The Z620 uses a proprietary…
Do I need both power connectors for my motherboard?
I recently purchased an MSI PRO B850M-A WIFI motherboard along with a Thermaltake Toughpower GF1 850W power supply. The motherboard has two power receptacles for an 8-pin and…
Do I Need to Use Both CPU Power Connectors on My New Motherboard?
I just upgraded my CPU setup from AM4 to AM5, and my new motherboard for the 9800X3D features a 16-pin power connector. My previous PSU only has 8-pin…
Is One 8-Pin Connector Okay for My PC Build?
I recently had my PC built at a local shop and they used my old power supply, which only has one 8-pin connector for the motherboard. They recommended…
What's the best way to connect my new GPU with 8-pin cables?
Hey everyone, I just upgraded to a 9070 XT from my old 2070, which only needed a 1x8 cable. I found two extra cables in the box, but…
Trouble Connecting My CPU Power Cable, What Should I Do?
I'm having a tough time connecting my 8-pin CPU power cable. It used to be attached, but now it's come apart and I can't get it to click…
Can a 6+2 pin connector work for an 8 pin GPU?
I'm planning to build a PC with an RTX 5060 Ti, and I see that it needs an 8-pin PCIe connector for power. However, my power supply, the…
Can I Use a 12v 2x6 to Dual 8-Pin Cable for My GPU?
I recently upgraded to an RM850e PSU for my Red Devil 5700xt graphics card, which requires two 8-pin connectors. However, the PSU only comes with one 8-pin. It…
How do I find a PSU that fits my motherboard's power connectors?
I'm trying to find a power supply unit (PSU) that is compatible with my motherboard. The manual specifies that it needs a 24-pin connector, an 8-pin connector, and…
Can I Run My RTX 5060 Ti with Just One 8-Pin Power Connector?
I recently bought an MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, which came with a 12-pin connector that splits into two 8-pin connectors. My power supply unit (PSU) is 750W,…
Can I Use an 8-Pin ATX 12V Connector for My GPU?
I'm trying to figure out if I can use the 8-pin ATX 12V connector from my power supply, which is labeled "CPU", for a graphics card I'm getting…