Is it safe for my 12V-2x6 GPU power cable to touch the graphics card?
I just finished building my PC and noticed that the 12V-2x6 power cable rests against the graphics card in the area shown in the photo. Is that contact…
power cables
Is a 7A/125V Power Cord Safe to Use with a 10A/250V Monitor?
I bought an AOC MiniLED monitor that was shipped from China. It came with a white power cable, but I also have a black cable whose connector fits…
Can I safely use these two power cords with my monitor in the Philippines?
I bought an AOC MiniLED monitor that was shipped from China. It came with a white power cord marked HONGLIN 10A/250V, but I already have a black I-SHENG…
How long does it really take to swap a graphics card?
Is replacing a GPU really a roughly 10-minute job? I'm curious how long it usually takes in practice and what factors can make the process faster or slower.
Can I Connect an RTX 5070 Ti to My Old Corsair RM850 Power Supply?
Hey everyone! I recently got my hands on a shiny new RTX 5070 Ti, but I'm puzzled about how to connect it to my old Corsair RM850 power…
How can I avoid daisy chaining with my RTX 5070 power setup?
I recently purchased an RTX 5070 for my PC, thanks to everyone's help in my previous thread. However, I've noticed that my power cable configuration isn't the best;…
Do I need one or two power cables for my RTX 3090?
Hey everyone! I just upgraded to an RTX 3090 from a 1080Ti and I'm wondering if I should use one or two power cables from my PSU. I've…
Using 8-Pin Cables for My New RTX 5080: What's Best?
Hey everyone, I'm upgrading from an RTX 3070 Ti to an RTX 5080 and I've got a question about power connections. I currently have one daisy-chained/pigtailed cable that's…
Should I Use a 600W Cable or PCIE Cables for My GPU?
I recently got a Be Quiet Pure Power 12 850 W PSU and hooked up most of the cables, apart from the SATA ones since I don't need…
What cables should I use to safely power an RTX 5070ti with a Seasonic Prime PX-1600?
Hey everyone! Thanks for checking out my post. I just got my hands on an MSI RTX 5070ti Vanguard SOC and a Seasonic Prime PX-1600 PSU, but I'm…
Is it safe to use a cable with 2x 8-Pin connectors to power my new GPU?
I recently upgraded to a 9070 XT GPU, and I noticed it requires 3x 8-Pin PCIe connectors. Unfortunately, I only have cables that distribute 2x 8-Pin connectors on…
Is My RM1000e PSU Enough for the 5080?
I'm currently using an RM1000e power supply, which has one available 8-pin connector that splits into two 6+2s. I'm planning to connect this to the 2 or 3…
Which Cable Should I Use for My GPU: PSU's or the One That Came With It?
Hey everyone, I'm new to building PCs and I need some help. I just got a 5070ti Gaming OC, and it came with a cable that splits into…
How to Properly Connect GPU Power Cables?
I'm in the process of building a PC and I have a GPU that requires two 8-pin PCIe connectors. My power supply unit (PSU) only has one PCIe…
Can I Daisy Chain My EVGA 3080 Ti?
Hey everyone! I just picked up an EVGA 3080 Ti FTW3 Ultra (400W), and I'm planning to pair it with my Be Quiet Pure Power 12 850W PSU.…