I'm having a bit of trouble connecting my 8-pin CPU power wire. It used to be securely attached, but now it's come apart and I can't get it reconnected properly. I'm considering getting a new power supply unit (PSU) because of this issue. Any suggestions?
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Have you tried connecting the smaller part of the 8-pin first? After that, you can connect the larger section. That might help get them seated properly!
Here’s a link to my setup so you can see: https://imgur.com/a/PngrUyw
Make sure you're using the right connector. You can’t force a PCIe 6+2 into an EPS 4+4 slot, for instance!
It is the correct 4+4 connector; they snap together but I couldn't get them to stay connected. I ended up connecting each pin individually.
Just to clarify, here’s another look at my setup: https://imgur.com/a/PngrUyw
It's important that all power cables are connected securely! If you're having issues, definitely double-check the connection.
I’ll check again! Here’s a picture of the cable for reference: https://imgur.com/a/PngrUyw
I'll give that a shot! Just wanted to make sure I have them both seated well. I’ll post a picture in a moment.